Tombs History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe Tombs surname is one of the many derivatives of the Biblical first name that we know as Thomas. Originally an Aramic word that meant "twin," there are several surnames in most European languages that derive from this same source. Early Origins of the Tombs familyThe surname Tombs was first found in the county of Worcestershire, in central England where they have been found since at least 1327, when Walter Tomes was recorded in the Subsidy Rolls. Early History of the Tombs familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Tombs research. Another 86 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1601, 1602, 1701 and 1702 are included under the topic Early Tombs History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Tombs Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Tomb, Tombs, Tome, Toms, Toume, Tomes, Toombes and many more. Early Notables of the Tombs familyOutstanding amongst the family at this time was
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Tombs Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
Tombs Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Tombs Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Tombs Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include: Tombs Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century
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