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Tommey Family History

Tommey Surname Meaning

see Tommy.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Tommey family from?

You can see how Tommey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tommey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tommey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 6 Tommey families living in Ontario. This was about 29% of all the recorded Tommey's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Tommey families in 1911.
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What did your Tommey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tommey. 20% of Tommey men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Tommey women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tommey were Operator and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Mechanic
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Operator
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Tommey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Tommey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tommey 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 314 immigration records available for the last name Tommey. 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 264 military records available for the last name Tommey. For the veterans among your Tommey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tommey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Tommey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Tommey in 1964 was 70, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tommey 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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