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Tomsone Family History

Tomsone 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: Tomson, Timpone, Towson, Tompson, Tolson, Tassone, Torson, Toone

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Where is the Tomsone family from?

You can see how Tomsone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomsone family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Tomsone families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Tomsone family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Tomsone's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tomsone families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tomsone 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 14 census records available for the last name Tomsone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomsone 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Tomsone. 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 1 military records available for the last name Tomsone. For the veterans among your Tomsone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomsone lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Tomsone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Tomsone in 1972 was 65, and 88 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tomsone 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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