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Tomten Family History

Tomten 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: Totten, Botten, Osten, Holten, Toren, Porten, Tolton, Kosten, Domen

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Where is the Tomten family from?

You can see how Tomten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomten family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tomten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Tomten families living in West Virginia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Tomten's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Tomten families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tomten 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 Tomten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tomten. 72% of Tomten men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Tomten women worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Tomten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 260 census records available for the last name Tomten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomten 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Tomten. 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 60 military records available for the last name Tomten. For the veterans among your Tomten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomten lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2003, in the United States, Tomten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Tomten in 1946 was 44, and 64 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tomten

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tomten 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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