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Tomme Family History

Tomme Surname Meaning

North German: probably from a short form of the personal name Thomas.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Tomme family from?

You can see how Tomme families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomme family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Tomme families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Tomme families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Tomme's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Tomme families in 1891.
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What did your Tomme ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tomme. 100% of Tomme 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tomme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomme 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 212 immigration records available for the last name Tomme. 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 317 military records available for the last name Tomme. For the veterans among your Tomme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomme lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Tomme life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Tomme in 1963 was 80, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tomme 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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