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Tomsey Family History

Tomsey 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, Tousey, Homsey, Torney, Ramsey, Tome, Fossey, Tansey, Tussey

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Where is the Tomsey family from?

You can see how Tomsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomsey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Tomsey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Tomsey families living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded Tomsey's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Tomsey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tomsey 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 Tomsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tomsey. 100% of Tomsey 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 Tomsey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 234 census records available for the last name Tomsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomsey 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Tomsey. 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 92 military records available for the last name Tomsey. For the veterans among your Tomsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomsey lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Tomsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Tomsey in 1966 was 73, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tomsey 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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