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Tompett Family History

Tompett 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: Tollett, Torbett, Tempest, Topete, Tippett, Rowett, Corbett, Cockett

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Where is the Tompett family from?

You can see how Tompett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tompett family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Tompett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Tompett families living in Surrey. This was about 88% of all the recorded Tompett's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Tompett families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Tompett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tompett 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Tompett. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Tompett. For the veterans among your Tompett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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