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Tomshack Family History

Tomshack 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: Womack, Kossack, Tomac, Hosack, Tomhave, Roshak, Tomsic, Romack

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Where is the Tomshack family from?

You can see how Tomshack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomshack family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Tomshack families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Tomshack family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Tomshack's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Tomshack families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tomshack 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 Tomshack ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Coal Loader and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tomshack. 50% of Tomshack men worked as a Coal Loader and 100% of Tomshack women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • Coal Loader
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Tomshack family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Tomshack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomshack 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Tomshack. 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 39 military records available for the last name Tomshack. For the veterans among your Tomshack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomshack lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Tomshack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Tomshack in 1974 was 27, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tomshack 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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