Researching Richard Tombs
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 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 1505 people with the Tombs surname? In that year Tombs was ranked number 2165 for popularity in the UK. |
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The name Richard means "strong ruler" and is of German origin.
Records of Richard Tombs on Ancestry
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DNA
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Richard Tombs and the Tombs Genealogy
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| Did you know that there are currently 1463 people with the Tombs surname in the UK? Tombs is now ranked number 2715 for popularity in the UK. |
Tombs Family History Databases
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Tombs Forums
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Some Famous People called Richard Tombs
Richard Tombs
Richard Tombs (born 5 January 1968) is a former Australian international rugby union player.
Tombs was born in Te Kuiti, New Zealand and educated at The Armidale School, NSW Australia. He toured Britain with the Australian schools side in 1985-1986 before establishing himself within the New South Wales Waratahs team and winning his international caps. He in total 5 international caps with Australia.
In 1997 he became one of the first three overseas professional players to join Gloucester Rugby in England, alongside Terry Fanolua and Philippe Saint-Andre. He remained at the club for three years, gaining a reputation for consistency; his centre partnership, with Fanolua, is still regarded as one of the club's best ever.
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