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Toomes Family History

Toomes Surname Meaning

see Toms.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Toomes family from?

You can see how Toomes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Toomes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Toomes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 16 Toomes families living in London. This was about 17% of all the recorded Toomes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Toomes families in 1891.
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What did your Toomes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Toomes. 72% of Toomes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    29%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Toomes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Toomes 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 196 immigration records available for the last name Toomes. 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 322 military records available for the last name Toomes. For the veterans among your Toomes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Toomes lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Toomes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Toomes in 1962 was 71, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Toomes 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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