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Toomb Family History

Toomb 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: Toombs, Tomb, Toma, Toop, Tuomi, Coombe, Tome, Doom, Acomb, Boom

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Where is the Toomb family from?

You can see how Toomb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Toomb family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Toomb families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Toomb families living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Toomb's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Toomb families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Toomb 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 Toomb ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Toomb. 72% of Toomb men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Laborer
    29%

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Census Records

There are 360 census records available for the last name Toomb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Toomb 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Toomb. 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 19 military records available for the last name Toomb. For the veterans among your Toomb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Toomb lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Toomb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Toomb in 1967 was 67, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Toomb

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Toomb 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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