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Tomselt Family History

Tomselt 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: Rumfelt, Ramsell, Rosell, Topel, Tome, Kosel, Thorsell, Amsel, Mosel

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Where is the Tomselt family from?

You can see how Tomselt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomselt family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Tomselt family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tomselt's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Tomselt families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Tomselt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomselt 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Tomselt. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Tomselt. For the veterans among your Tomselt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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