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Tommison Family History

Tommison 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: Tomson, Tompson, Tomkinson, Tomlinson, Tollison, Thomison, Maison

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Where is the Tommison family from?

You can see how Tommison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tommison family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Tommison families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Tommison families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tommison's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Tommison families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Tommison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tommison 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Tommison. 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 4 military records available for the last name Tommison. For the veterans among your Tommison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tommison lifespan?

Average Tommison life expectancy in 1968 was 93 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tommison 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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