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Tompers Family History

Tompers 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: Gompers, Tomes, Pomper, Towers, Topper, Compere, Tomer, Somers

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Where is the Tompers family from?

You can see how Tompers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tompers family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Tompers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 4 Tompers families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tompers's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Tompers families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tompers 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 203 census records available for the last name Tompers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tompers 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Tompers. 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 33 military records available for the last name Tompers. For the veterans among your Tompers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tompers lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Tompers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Tompers in 1968 was 68, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tompers 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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