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Tomin Family History

Tomin 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: Tobin, Toman, Momin, Tolin, Totin, Domin, Tomlin, Tomic, Min, Amin

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Where is the Tomin family from?

You can see how Tomin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Tomin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Tomin families living in Illinois. This was about 56% of all the recorded Tomin's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Tomin families in 1880.
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What did your Tomin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, General Clerk and Floor Girl were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tomin. 50% of Tomin men worked as a General Clerk and 100% of Tomin women worked as a Floor Girl. .

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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

  • General Clerk
    50%
  • Foreman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Floor Girl
    100%
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Census Records

There are 509 census records available for the last name Tomin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomin 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 324 immigration records available for the last name Tomin. 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 130 military records available for the last name Tomin. For the veterans among your Tomin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomin lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2000, in the United States, Tomin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Tomin in 1961 was 46, and 85 in 2000.

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