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Tomlet Family History

Tomlet 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: Toller, Toles, Mollet, Tome, Timler, Tollett, Tomes, Goulet, Thomley

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Where is the Tomlet family from?

You can see how Tomlet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomlet family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Tomlet families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Tomlet family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Tomlet's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Tomlet families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tomlet 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 32 census records available for the last name Tomlet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomlet 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Tomlet. 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 11 military records available for the last name Tomlet. For the veterans among your Tomlet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomlet lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1988, in the United States, Tomlet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Tomlet in 1965 was 73, and 71 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tomlet 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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