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Tomos Family History

Tomos Surname Meaning

from the personal name Tomos the Welsh form of Thomas which often replaces it in Welsh surnames.

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


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Where is the Tomos family from?

You can see how Tomos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomos family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Tomos families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Tomos families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Tomos's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tomos families in 1891.
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What did your Tomos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tomos. 100% of Tomos women worked as a Cook.

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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 1940

  • Cook
    100%

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Census Records

There are 231 census records available for the last name Tomos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomos 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Tomos. 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 21 military records available for the last name Tomos. For the veterans among your Tomos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomos lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1964, in the United States, Tomos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Tomos in 1963 was 74, and 72 in 1964.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tomos 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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