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Tompsen Family History

Tompsen 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: Tompson, Thompsen, Thompson, Tomasek, Thomsen, Momsen, Tomson, Somsen

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Where is the Tompsen family from?

You can see how Tompsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tompsen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tompsen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Tompsen families living in Ohio. This was about 22% of all the recorded Tompsen's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Tompsen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tompsen 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 Tompsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tompsen. 100% of Tompsen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Tompsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 328 census records available for the last name Tompsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tompsen 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Tompsen. 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 Tompsen. For the veterans among your Tompsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tompsen lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1994, in the United States, Tompsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Tompsen in 1973 was 69, and 69 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tompsen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tompsen 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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