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Tomberlin Family History

Tomberlin Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of English Tomblin.

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


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Where is the Tomberlin family from?

You can see how Tomberlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomberlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Tomberlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Tomberlin families living in Lancashire. This was about 82% of all the recorded Tomberlin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Tomberlin families in 1891.
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What did your Tomberlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tomberlin. 47% of Tomberlin men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Tomberlin women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tomberlin were Carpenter and Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    20%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Cook
    10%
  • Maid
    10%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 170 immigration records available for the last name Tomberlin. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Tomberlin. For the veterans among your Tomberlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomberlin lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Tomberlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Tomberlin in 1952 was 41, and 70 in 2004.

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