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Tohmpson Family History

Tohmpson 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: Tompson, Thompson, Tomson, Timpson, Sampson, Hampson, Johnson, Ohlson

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Where is the Tohmpson family from?

You can see how Tohmpson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tohmpson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tohmpson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Tohmpson families living in New York. This was about 31% of all the recorded Tohmpson's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Tohmpson families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Tohmpson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tohmpson 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 Tohmpson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 Tohmpson. For the veterans among your Tohmpson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tohmpson lifespan?

Average Tohmpson life expectancy in 1987 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tohmpson 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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