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Tooman Family History

Tooman Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Toman. This surname is rare in Britain and Ireland and found chiefly in Glamorgan Wales.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Tooman family from?

You can see how Tooman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tooman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tooman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Tooman families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Tooman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Tooman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tooman 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 Tooman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tooman. 27% of Tooman men worked as a Farmer and 39% of Tooman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tooman were Driver and Stenographer.

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    39%
  • Clerk
    31%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Stenographer
    16%

What Tooman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Tooman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tooman 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 299 immigration records available for the last name Tooman. 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 265 military records available for the last name Tooman. For the veterans among your Tooman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tooman lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Tooman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Tooman in 1952 was 57, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tooman 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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