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Tomlan Family History

Tomlan 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: Toman, Tomlin, Tolan, Toolan, Roman, Oman, Toma, Olan, Doman, Timian

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Where is the Tomlan family from?

You can see how Tomlan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomlan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Tomlan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tomlan families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Tomlan's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Tomlan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tomlan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tomlan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tomlan. 100% of Tomlan men worked as a Miner. .

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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

  • Miner
    100%
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Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Tomlan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomlan 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Tomlan. 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 31 military records available for the last name Tomlan. For the veterans among your Tomlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomlan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Tomlan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Tomlan in 1963 was 76, and 84 in 2004.

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