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Tomplait Family History

Tomplait 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: Tomala, Templin, Templar, Tomlin, Tomblin, Tamplin, Templet, Temple

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Where is the Tomplait family from?

You can see how Tomplait families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomplait family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Tomplait families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 2 Tomplait families living in Herefordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tomplait's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire had the highest population of Tomplait families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tomplait 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 Tomplait ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tomplait. 43% of Tomplait men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    43%
  • Pipe Fitter
    29%
  • Longshoreman
    29%

What Tomplait family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Tomplait. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomplait 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Tomplait. 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 25 military records available for the last name Tomplait. For the veterans among your Tomplait ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomplait lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Tomplait life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Tomplait in 1952 was 43, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tomplait 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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