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Tjomsland Family History

Tjomsland Name 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: Osland, Thousand, Crossland, Toland, Ramsland, Crosland, Holland

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Where is the Tjomsland family from?

You can see how Tjomsland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tjomsland family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tjomsland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Tjomsland families living in Washington. This was 100% of all the recorded Tjomsland's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Tjomsland families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tjomsland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tjomsland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tjomsland. 34% of Tjomsland men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Tjomsland women worked as a Waitress. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Tractor Driver
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 414 census records available for the last name Tjomsland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tjomsland 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Tjomsland. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 70 military records available for the last name Tjomsland. For the veterans among your Tjomsland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tjomsland lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Tjomsland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Tjomsland in 1963 was 61, and 78 in 2004.

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