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Tomb Family History

Tomb Surname Meaning

English: variant of Thom with excrescent -b-.

Compare Tombs Tomblin.

This form of the surname is rare in Britain and Ireland.

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


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Where is the Tomb family from?

You can see how Tomb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomb family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tomb families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Tomb families living in Sussex. This was about 33% of all the recorded Tomb's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Tomb families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tomb surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Tomb ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Mkl Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tomb. 100% of Tomb men worked as a Mkl Gardener and 100% of Tomb women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Mkl Gardener
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Tomb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomb 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 617 immigration records available for the last name Tomb. 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 Tomb. For the veterans among your Tomb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomb lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Tomb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Tomb in 1956 was 45, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tomb 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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