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Tommie Family History

Tommie Surname Meaning

English: variant of Tommy.

Native American (e.g. Seminole): adoption of the English personal name Tommie (pet form of Thomas) as a surname.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Tommie family from?

You can see how Tommie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tommie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Tommie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Tommie families living in Northwest Territories. This was about 35% of all the recorded Tommie's in Canada. Northwest Territories and 1 other province had the highest population of Tommie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tommie 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 Tommie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Makes Convenies were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tommie. 29% of Tommie men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Tommie women worked as a Makes Convenies. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tommie were Makes Convenies and Housekeeper.

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Makes Convenies
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Makes Convenies
    27%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Farm Labor
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    14%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Tommie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tommie 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Tommie. 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 553 military records available for the last name Tommie. For the veterans among your Tommie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tommie lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Tommie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Tommie in 1956 was 22, and 60 in 2004.

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