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Tomblin Family History

Tomblin Name Meaning

English (Rutland): variant of Tomlin with an intrusive -b-. Compare Tomb .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Tumlin, Tamplin, Tomlin, Hamblin, Timblin, Tumblin, Copelin, Toppin

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Where is the Tomblin family from?

You can see how Tomblin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomblin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tomblin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 147 Tomblin families living in Rutland. This was about 26% of all the recorded Tomblin's in United Kingdom. Rutland had the highest population of Tomblin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tomblin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tomblin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Horseman On Farm and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tomblin. 13% of Tomblin men worked as a Horseman On Farm and 73% of Tomblin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tomblin were General Labourer and Household 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Horseman On Farm
    13%
  • Railway Clerk
    13%
  • Gardener
    8%
  • General Labourer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Household Duties
    3%
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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Tomblin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomblin 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 698 immigration records available for the last name Tomblin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Tomblin. For the veterans among your Tomblin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomblin lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Tomblin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Tomblin in 1943 was 34, and 72 in 2004.

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