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Tomsell Family History

Tomsell 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: Ramsell, Rosell, Thorsell, Torell, Tassell, Rossell, Forsell

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Where is the Tomsell family from?

You can see how Tomsell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomsell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Tomsell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Tomsell families living in Kent. This was about 31% of all the recorded Tomsell's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Tomsell families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Tomsell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomsell 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 Tomsell. 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 Tomsell. For the veterans among your Tomsell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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