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Thompkinson Family History

Thompkinson Surname Meaning

see Tompkinson.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Thompkinson family from?

You can see how Thompkinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thompkinson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Thompkinson families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1891 there were 3 Thompkinson families living in Staffordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Thompkinson's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Thompkinson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 195 census records available for the last name Thompkinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thompkinson 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Thompkinson. 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 42 military records available for the last name Thompkinson. For the veterans among your Thompkinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thompkinson lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Thompkinson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Thompkinson in 1971 was 28, and 80 in 2003.

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