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Tomnie Family History

Tomnie 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: Tone, Towne, Tome, Comrie, Tonge, Tomsic, Tobie, Bonnie, Tomlin, Toni

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Where is the Tomnie family from?

You can see how Tomnie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomnie family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Tomnie families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Tomnie families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tomnie's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Tomnie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tomnie 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 Tomnie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tomnie. 100% of Tomnie 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Tomnie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Tomnie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomnie 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Tomnie. 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 7 military records available for the last name Tomnie. For the veterans among your Tomnie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomnie lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1983, in the United States, Tomnie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Tomnie in 1976 was 82, and 83 in 1983.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tomnie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tomnie 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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