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Thomka Family History

Thomka Surname 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: Thoma, Thomas, Toma, Slomka, Choma, Shonka, Thuma, Thomey, Tomko

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Where is the Thomka family from?

You can see how Thomka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thomka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Thomka families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Thomka's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Thomka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thomka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Thomka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machine Erector was the top reported job for people in the USA named Thomka. 100% of Thomka men worked as a Machine Erector.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Erector
    100%

What Thomka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Thomka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thomka 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Thomka. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 155 military records available for the last name Thomka. For the veterans among your Thomka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thomka lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Thomka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Thomka in 1967 was 78, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thomka ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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