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Tomlingson Family History

Tomlingson 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: Tomlinson, Tomkinson, Thomlinson, Tumlinson, Hemmingson, Turlington

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Where is the Tomlingson family from?

You can see how Tomlingson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomlingson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Tomlingson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Tomlingson families living in London. This was about 70% of all the recorded Tomlingson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tomlingson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tomlingson 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 Tomlingson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housework was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tomlingson. 100% of Tomlingson women worked as a Housework.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

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Census Records

There are 259 census records available for the last name Tomlingson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomlingson 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Tomlingson. 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 29 military records available for the last name Tomlingson. For the veterans among your Tomlingson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomlingson lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Tomlingson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Tomlingson in 1974 was 63, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tomlingson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tomlingson 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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