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Tomms Family History

Tomms Surname Meaning

see Toms.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Tomms family from?

You can see how Tomms families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomms family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tomms families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 20 Tomms families living in Warwickshire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Tomms's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Tomms families in 1891.
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What did your Tomms ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tomms. 100% of Tomms men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tomms. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomms 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Tomms. 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 67 military records available for the last name Tomms. For the veterans among your Tomms ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomms lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Tomms life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Tomms in 1962 was 61, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tomms 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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