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Tomeson Family History

Tomeson 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: Tomson, Tompson, Tomes, Oveson, Teson, Thompson, Okeson, Thomason

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Where is the Tomeson family from?

You can see how Tomeson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomeson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Tomeson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Tomeson families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Tomeson's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Tomeson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Tomeson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomeson 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Tomeson. 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 Tomeson. For the veterans among your Tomeson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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