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Tomalin Family History

Tomalin Surname Meaning

see Tomlin.

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


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Where is the Tomalin family from?

You can see how Tomalin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomalin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tomalin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 105 Tomalin families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Tomalin's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Tomalin families in 1891.
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What did your Tomalin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tomalin. 12% of Tomalin men worked as a Retired and 85% of Tomalin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tomalin were Postman Driver and Private Means.

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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

  • Retired
    12%
  • Insurance Clerk
    12%
  • Incapacitated
    12%
  • Postman Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    3%
  • Private Means
    2%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Tomalin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomalin 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 878 immigration records available for the last name Tomalin. 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 359 military records available for the last name Tomalin. For the veterans among your Tomalin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomalin lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Tomalin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Tomalin in 1967 was 76, and 86 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tomalin 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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