Tomsett Family History

Tomsett Surname Meaning

From the Middle English personal name Tomset, Thomset is a pet form of the personal name Thomas.

It is formed by combining Thomas with the diminutive suffix -et.

This demonstrates a common linguistic practice where names are altered to create affectionate or familiar versions.

The evolution of names often reflects cultural and linguistic changes over time.

In this case, Tomset serves as a testament to the adaptability of personal names in the English language.

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

Similar surnames: Tollett, Hogsett, Torbett, Dorsett, Tomasetti, Rosett, Dossett, Dowsett, Fossett, Gossett

13K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
678	Military Records
625	Immigration Records
10K	Census and Voter Lists
18K	Member Trees

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Where is the Tomsett family from?

You can see how Tomsett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomsett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Tomsett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 2 Tomsett families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Tomsett's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Tomsett families in 1911.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tomsett 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 Tomsett ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Driver was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Tomsett.

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Census Record

There are 10K census records available for the last name Tomsett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomsett census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 625 immigration records available for the last name Tomsett. 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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Military Records

There are 678 military records available for the last name Tomsett. For the veterans among your Tomsett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomsett lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Tomsett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Tomsett in 1969 was 81, and 48 in 2004.

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Tomsett Surname Meaning

From the Middle English personal name Tomset, Thomset is a pet form of the personal name Thomas.

It is formed by combining Thomas with the diminutive suffix -et.

This demonstrates a common linguistic practice where names are altered to create affectionate or familiar versions.

The evolution of names often reflects cultural and linguistic changes over time.

In this case, Tomset serves as a testament to the adaptability of personal names in the English language.

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

Where is the Tomsett family from?

What did your Tomsett ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Driver was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Tomsett.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Driver

100%

What Tomsett family records will you find?

What is the average Tomsett lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Tomsett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Tomsett in 1969 was 81, and 48 in 2004.

Tomsett Family History

Tomsett Surname Meaning

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Tomsett Surname Meaning

44,000 record(s) for Tomsett

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Where is the Tomsett family from?

What did your Tomsett ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1921

What Tomsett family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Tomsett lifespan?

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