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Tomshe Family History

Tomshe 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: Tome, Tosh, Towse, Toste, Tomsic, Toms, Tomson, Tomme, Homsher, Rose

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Where is the Tomshe family from?

You can see how Tomshe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomshe family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tomshe family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Tomshe's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Tomshe families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tomshe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Tomshe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomshe 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 Tomshe. 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 12 military records available for the last name Tomshe. For the veterans among your Tomshe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomshe lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Tomshe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Tomshe in 1972 was 81, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tomshe 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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