Background: The numerous family name of Thompson ranks among the top 50 names in Ireland, Scotland, and England. It is actually the 4th most common in Scotland and the 15th most common surname in England. Thus, those of the name in Ireland often have Scottish or English backgrounds.
Variations: Thompson, McAvish, McTavish, Tomson, Thomson
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Discussion of this family is welcomed.
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