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Tomsett Family History

Tomsett Surname Meaning

From the Middle English personal name Tomset, Thomset is a pet form of the personal name Thomas.

It is formed by combining Thomas with the diminutive suffix -et.

This demonstrates a common linguistic practice where names are altered to create affectionate or familiar versions.

The evolution of names often reflects cultural and linguistic changes over time.

In this case, Tomset serves as a testament to the adaptability of personal names in the English language.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Tomsett family from?

You can see how Tomsett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomsett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Tomsett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 152 Tomsett families living in Sussex. This was about 33% of all the recorded Tomsett's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Tomsett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tomsett 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 Tomsett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tomsett. 16% of Tomsett men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Tomsett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tomsett were Incapacitated and Household Duties (unpaid).

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    16%
  • Bricklayer
    14%
  • Gardener
    6%
  • Incapacitated
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    3%

What Tomsett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Tomsett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomsett 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 625 immigration records available for the last name Tomsett. 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 678 military records available for the last name Tomsett. For the veterans among your Tomsett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomsett lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Tomsett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Tomsett in 1969 was 81, and 48 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tomsett 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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