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Tomao Family History

Tomao 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: Toma, Toman, Tomac, Tomas, Tomko, Tomeo, Tomaso, Tomaro, Thomas, Omar

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Where is the Tomao family from?

You can see how Tomao families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomao family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tomao family living in California. This was about 14% of all the recorded Tomao's in USA. California and 6 other states had the highest population of Tomao families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tomao 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 Tomao ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bench Hand were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tomao. 100% of Tomao men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Tomao women worked as a Bench Hand.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bench Hand
    50%
  • Examiner
    50%

What Tomao family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 302 census records available for the last name Tomao. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomao 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Tomao. 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 68 military records available for the last name Tomao. For the veterans among your Tomao ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomao lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Tomao life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Tomao in 1957 was 35, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tomao

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tomao 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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