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Tomasson Family History

Tomasson 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: Tomasso, Thomasson, Masson, Thomason, Thomaston, Tomasko, Jonasson

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Where is the Tomasson family from?

You can see how Tomasson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomasson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Tomasson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Tomasson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Tomasson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Tomasson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tomasson 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 Tomasson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tomasson. 100% of Tomasson men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Tomasson women worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tomasson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomasson 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 497 immigration records available for the last name Tomasson. 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 69 military records available for the last name Tomasson. For the veterans among your Tomasson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomasson lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Tomasson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Tomasson in 1966 was 82, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tomasson 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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