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Tomm Family History

Tomm 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: Timm, Toma, Tamm, Tome, Komm, Romm, Tom, Toms, Tomme, Tomb

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Where is the Tomm family from?

You can see how Tomm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomm family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tomm families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Tomm families living in London. This was about 42% of all the recorded Tomm's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tomm families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tomm 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 Tomm ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tomm. 50% of Tomm men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Tomm women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tomm were Proprietor and Nurse.

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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
    50%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Assembler
    9%
  • Proprietor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • Nurse
    29%

What Tomm family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tomm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomm 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 360 immigration records available for the last name Tomm. 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 684 military records available for the last name Tomm. For the veterans among your Tomm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomm lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Tomm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Tomm in 1961 was 64, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tomm

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tomm 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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