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Tompey Family History

Tompey 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: Tomey, Torpey, Pompey, Torney, Topel, Tome, Rampey, Tempel, Tovey

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Where is the Tompey family from?

You can see how Tompey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tompey family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Tompey families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Tompey's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tompey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tompey 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 15 census records available for the last name Tompey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tompey 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Tompey. 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 29 military records available for the last name Tompey. For the veterans among your Tompey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tompey lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1994, in the United States, Tompey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Tompey in 1990 was 81, and 66 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tompey 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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