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Tomblins Family History

Tomblins 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: Tomblin, Tomlins, Tomkins, Tomlin, Timblin, Tompkins, Tumblin, Tobin

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Where is the Tomblins family from?

You can see how Tomblins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomblins family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Tomblins families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Tomblins families living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tomblins's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Tomblins families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 235 census records available for the last name Tomblins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomblins 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Tomblins. 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 8 military records available for the last name Tomblins. For the veterans among your Tomblins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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