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Tomtishen Family History

Tomtishen 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: Tuominen, Tomich, Tahtinen, Tonnesen, Goshen, Comiskey, Worthen

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Where is the Tomtishen family from?

You can see how Tomtishen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomtishen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tomtishen family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Tomtishen's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Tomtishen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tomtishen 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 Tomtishen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tomtishen. 100% of Tomtishen men worked as a Labor.

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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

  • Labor
    100%

What Tomtishen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Tomtishen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomtishen 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Tomtishen. 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 9 military records available for the last name Tomtishen. For the veterans among your Tomtishen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomtishen lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Tomtishen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Tomtishen in 1973 was 72, and 58 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tomtishen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tomtishen 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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