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Tomass Family History

Tomass 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: Tomasi, Tomas, Tomasso, Tomaso, Tomassi, Thomas, Toma, Tomaras, Toman

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Where is the Tomass family from?

You can see how Tomass families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomass family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Tomass families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1901 there was 1 Tomass family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Tomass's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Tomass families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tomass surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 210 census records available for the last name Tomass. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomass 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Tomass. 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 11 military records available for the last name Tomass. For the veterans among your Tomass ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomass lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1991, in the United States, Tomass life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Tomass in 1964 was 62, and 95 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tomass 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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