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Tommeny Family History

Tommeny Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Lommen, Oommen, Tormey, Toomey, Ommen, Tomey, Tomme, Thommen, Tammen

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Where is the Tommeny family from?

You can see how Tommeny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tommeny family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1901. The most Tommeny families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Tommeny families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tommeny's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Tommeny families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tommeny surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Tommeny ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tommeny. 60% of Tommeny men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Tommeny family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Tommeny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tommeny census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 21 immigration records available for the last name Tommeny. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Tommeny. For the veterans among your Tommeny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tommeny lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1979, in the United States, Tommeny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Tommeny in 1977 was 70, and 72 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tommeny ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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