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Tomison Family History

Tomison Surname Meaning

variant of Thomason; compare Thomison.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Tomison family from?

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

In 1939, Butler and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tomison. 100% of Tomison men worked as a Butler and 100% of Tomison women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Butler
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Tomison family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tomison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomison 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Tomison. 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 150 military records available for the last name Tomison. For the veterans among your Tomison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomison lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Tomison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Tomison in 1965 was 84, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tomison 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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