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Tomilson Family History

Tomilson 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: Tobiason, Toulson, Tomson, Tompson, Tilson, Tomkinson, Tolson

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Where is the Tomilson family from?

You can see how Tomilson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomilson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tomilson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Tomilson families living in Essex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tomilson's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Tomilson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tomilson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Tomilson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tomilson. 22% of Tomilson men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Tomilson women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tomilson were Truck Driver and House Keeper.

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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
    22%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    16%
  • Maid
    13%
  • Seamstress
    13%
  • House Keeper
    10%

What Tomilson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Tomilson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomilson 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 286 immigration records available for the last name Tomilson. 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 382 military records available for the last name Tomilson. For the veterans among your Tomilson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomilson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Tomilson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Tomilson in 1965 was 43, and 79 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tomilson 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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