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Tommy Family History

Tommy Surname Meaning

English (Shropshire and Herefordshire): from a pet form of the personal name Thomas.

Native American: adoption of the English personal name Tommy (see 1 above) as a surname.

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


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Where is the Tommy family from?

You can see how Tommy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tommy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tommy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Tommy families living in Shropshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Tommy's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Tommy families in 1891.
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What did your Tommy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tommy. 67% of Tommy men worked as a Bricklayer and 100% of Tommy 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    67%
  • Builder
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Tommy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tommy 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 364 immigration records available for the last name Tommy. 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 770 military records available for the last name Tommy. For the veterans among your Tommy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tommy lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Tommy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Tommy in 1967 was 41, and 45 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tommy 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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