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Tompkies Family History

Tompkies 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: Tompkins, Tomkins, Thompkins, Hopkins, Tomes, Dompier, Tookes

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Where is the Tompkies family from?

You can see how Tompkies families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tompkies family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Tompkies families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Tompkies's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Tompkies families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tompkies 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 102 census records available for the last name Tompkies. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tompkies 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Tompkies. 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 2 military records available for the last name Tompkies. For the veterans among your Tompkies ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tompkies lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1990, in the United States, Tompkies life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Tompkies in 1985 was 81, and 49 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tompkies 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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