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Tomrell Family History

Tomrell 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: Torell, Romrell, Gorrell, Orrell, Tyrrell, Morell, Worrell, Correll

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Where is the Tomrell family from?

You can see how Tomrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomrell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Tomrell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Tomrell families living in Michigan. This was about 18% of all the recorded Tomrell's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Tomrell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tomrell 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 Tomrell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Assembler was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tomrell. 100% of Tomrell men worked as an Assembler.

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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

  • Assembler
    100%

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Census Records

There are 423 census records available for the last name Tomrell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomrell 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Tomrell. 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 35 military records available for the last name Tomrell. For the veterans among your Tomrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomrell lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Tomrell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Tomrell in 1955 was 57, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tomrell 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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