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Tohms Family History

Tohms 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: Toms, Ohms, Toles, Bohm, Toma, Ohm, Tome, Tomes, Toh, Rohm

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Where is the Tohms family from?

You can see how Tohms families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tohms family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tohms families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Tohms families living in Ohio. This was about 92% of all the recorded Tohms's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Tohms families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Tohms. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tohms 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Tohms. 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 22 military records available for the last name Tohms. For the veterans among your Tohms ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tohms lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Tohms life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Tohms in 1963 was 74, and 93 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tohms 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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