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Toomly Family History

Toomly 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: Toomey, Thomley, Toohey, Tormey, Toomer, Toole, Tooley, Thomey, Tomey

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Where is the Toomly family from?

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

There are 26 census records available for the last name Toomly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Toomly 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 Toomly. 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 Toomly. For the veterans among your Toomly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Toomly lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2000, in the United States, Toomly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Toomly in 1987 was 75, and 83 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Toomly 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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