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Tombley Family History

Tombley 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: Trombley, Twombley, Rumbley, Townley, Womble, Wimbley, Thomley

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Where is the Tombley family from?

You can see how Tombley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tombley family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tombley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Tombley family living in Maine. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tombley's in USA. Maine and 1 other state had the highest population of Tombley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tombley 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 Tombley ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Tombley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Tombley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tombley 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Tombley. 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 29 military records available for the last name Tombley. For the veterans among your Tombley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tombley lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Tombley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Tombley in 1967 was 79, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tombley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tombley 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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