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Tompley Family History

Tompley 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: Temple, Townley, Copley, Tarpley, Thomley, Tapley, Comley, Tolley

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Where is the Tompley family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tompley 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 Tompley ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Tompley. 100% of Tompley men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Tompley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tompley 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Tompley. 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 16 military records available for the last name Tompley. For the veterans among your Tompley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tompley lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1990, in the United States, Tompley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Tompley in 1981 was 65, and 57 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tompley 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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