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Tommell Family History

Tommell 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: Torell, Rommel, Trammell, Hommel, Stommel, Timmel, Tomme, Gemmell

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Where is the Tommell family from?

You can see how Tommell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tommell family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Tommell families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Tommell families living in Renfrewshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Tommell's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Tommell families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tommell 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 40 census records available for the last name Tommell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tommell 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Tommell. 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 14 military records available for the last name Tommell. For the veterans among your Tommell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tommell lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Tommell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Tommell in 1967 was 61, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tommell 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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