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Tombus Family History

Tombus 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: Tombs, Tomes, Combes, Kobus, Tomas, Trybus, Forbus, Toms, Sobus

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Where is the Tombus family from?

You can see how Tombus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tombus family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Tombus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 5 Tombus families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tombus's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Tombus families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tombus 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 51 census records available for the last name Tombus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tombus 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Tombus. 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 military records available for the last name Tombus. For the veterans among your Tombus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tombus lifespan?

Average Tombus life expectancy in 1963 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tombus 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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