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Tomney Family History

Tomney Surname Meaning

from Ó Tiománaigh see Timoney.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Tomney family from?

You can see how Tomney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Tomney families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Tomney families living in Lancashire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Tomney's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Tomney families in 1891.
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What did your Tomney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer Unemployed and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tomney. 100% of Tomney men worked as a Colliery Hewer Unemployed and 100% of Tomney 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

  • Colliery Hewer Unemployed
    100%

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 Tomney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomney 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 786 immigration records available for the last name Tomney. 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 348 military records available for the last name Tomney. For the veterans among your Tomney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomney lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Tomney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Tomney in 1964 was 74, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tomney 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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