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Tommins Family History

Tommins 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: Tomkins, Timmins, Commins, Tomlins, Timmons, Tummons, Toppins

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Where is the Tommins family from?

You can see how Tommins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tommins family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Tommins families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 19 Tommins families living in Yorkshire. This was about 73% of all the recorded Tommins's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Tommins families in 1891.
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What did your Tommins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Transport Worker Heavy and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tommins. 100% of Tommins men worked as a Transport Worker Heavy and 78% of Tommins women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Transport Worker Heavy
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Cotton Weaver
    12%
  • Shop Assistant
    12%

What Tommins family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 592 census records available for the last name Tommins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tommins 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Tommins. 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 141 military records available for the last name Tommins. For the veterans among your Tommins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tommins lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Tommins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Tommins in 1964 was 75, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tommins 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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