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Toomsen Family History

Toomsen 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: Thomsen, Oommen, Toomey, Goossen, Toomer, Momsen, Thomen, Tomson

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Where is the Toomsen family from?

You can see how Toomsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Toomsen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Toomsen families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Toomsen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Toomsen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Toomsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Toomsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Toomsen. 100% of Toomsen 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Toomsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Toomsen 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Toomsen. 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 15 military records available for the last name Toomsen. For the veterans among your Toomsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Toomsen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Toomsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Toomsen in 1967 was 79, and 81 in 2002.

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