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Tomtinson Family History

Tomtinson 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: Tomkinson, Tomlinson, Tonkinson, Thomlinson, Tumlinson, Tostenson

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Where is the Tomtinson family from?

You can see how Tomtinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomtinson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Tomtinson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Tomtinson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Tomtinson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Tomtinson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Tomtinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomtinson 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Tomtinson. 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 7 military records available for the last name Tomtinson. For the veterans among your Tomtinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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