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Tomerlin Family History

Tomerlin Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of English Tomblin. Compare Tomberlin.

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


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Where is the Tomerlin family from?

You can see how Tomerlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomerlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Tomerlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Tomerlin families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 91% of all the recorded Tomerlin's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Tomerlin families in 1891.
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What did your Tomerlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tomerlin. 38% of Tomerlin men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Tomerlin women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tomerlin were Miner and House Work.

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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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Miner
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    60%
  • House Work
    40%

What Tomerlin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Tomerlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomerlin 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Tomerlin. 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 535 military records available for the last name Tomerlin. For the veterans among your Tomerlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomerlin lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Tomerlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Tomerlin in 1953 was 50, and 75 in 2004.

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