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Tomyn Family History

Tomyn 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: Toman, Roman, Oman, Toye, Toren, Toma, Doman, Tobin, Domen, Tome

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Where is the Tomyn family from?

You can see how Tomyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomyn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Tomyn families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Tomyn family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Tomyn's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Tomyn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tomyn 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 Tomyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Tomyn. 67% of Tomyn men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Farm Operator
    34%

What Tomyn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 863 census records available for the last name Tomyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomyn 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 Tomyn. 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 8 military records available for the last name Tomyn. For the veterans among your Tomyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomyn lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Tomyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Tomyn in 1964 was 78, and 71 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tomyn 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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