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Tomberson Family History

Tomberson 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: Amberson, Robberson, Thomerson, Tomberlin, Torgerson, Lamberson

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Where is the Tomberson family from?

You can see how Tomberson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomberson family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Tomberson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Tomberson families living in Staffordshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Tomberson's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Tomberson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Tomberson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomberson 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Tomberson. 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 6 military records available for the last name Tomberson. For the veterans among your Tomberson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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