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Tomston Family History

Tomston 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: Tomson, Royston, Colston, Rolston, Boston, Holston, Houston, Hogston

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Where is the Tomston family from?

You can see how Tomston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomston family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Tomston families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Tomston's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tomston families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tomston surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Tomston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomston 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Tomston. 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 2 military records available for the last name Tomston. For the veterans among your Tomston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tomston 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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