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Tombleson Family History

Tombleson Surname Meaning

variant of Tomlinson with intrusive -b-. Compare some forms of Tomlin Tomb.

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


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Where is the Tombleson family from?

You can see how Tombleson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tombleson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Tombleson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 28 Tombleson families living in London. This was about 20% of all the recorded Tombleson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tombleson families in 1891.
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What did your Tombleson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tombleson. 56% of Tombleson men worked as a Bricklayer and 58% of Tombleson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tombleson were Insurance Agent and Incapacitated.

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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

  • Bricklayer
    56%
  • Carpenter
    23%
  • Insurance Agent
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    58%
  • Private Means
    8%
  • Retired
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    4%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Tombleson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tombleson 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 317 immigration records available for the last name Tombleson. 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 399 military records available for the last name Tombleson. For the veterans among your Tombleson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tombleson lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Tombleson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Tombleson in 1964 was 73, and 79 in 2003.

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