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Tomeyer Family History

Tomeyer 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: Homeyer, Meyer, Domeier, Tiemeyer, Lohmeyer, Tomer, Tomey, Homeier

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Where is the Tomeyer family from?

You can see how Tomeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomeyer family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Tomeyer family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tomeyer's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Tomeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tomeyer 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 28 census records available for the last name Tomeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomeyer 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Tomeyer. 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 10 military records available for the last name Tomeyer. For the veterans among your Tomeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomeyer lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Tomeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Tomeyer in 1976 was 75, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tomeyer 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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