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Tomps Family History

Tomps 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: Tomes, Tomas, Toms, Topps, Tombs, Toops, Toups, Thomas, Toles, Toma

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Where is the Tomps family from?

You can see how Tomps families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomps family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Tomps families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Tomps family living in Derbyshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tomps's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Tomps families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tomps surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Tomps ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tomps. 100% of Tomps men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Tomps family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Tomps. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomps 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Tomps. 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 11 military records available for the last name Tomps. For the veterans among your Tomps ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomps lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1990, in the United States, Tomps life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Tomps in 1985 was 82, and 79 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tomps 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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