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Thomlinson Family History

Thomlinson Surname Meaning

English (northern): variant of Tomlinson.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Thomlinson family from?

You can see how Thomlinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thomlinson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Thomlinson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 229 Thomlinson families living in Cumberland. This was about 37% of all the recorded Thomlinson's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Thomlinson families in 1891.
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What did your Thomlinson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Thomlinson. 28% of Thomlinson men worked as a Farmer and 74% of Thomlinson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thomlinson were Dairy Farmer and Retired.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Retired
    12%
  • Arable Farmer
    9%
  • Dairy Farmer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Retired
    3%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Thomlinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thomlinson 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Thomlinson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Thomlinson. For the veterans among your Thomlinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thomlinson lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Thomlinson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Thomlinson in 1944 was 34, and 70 in 2004.

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