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Tomay Family History

Tomay 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, Tomey, May, Thomas, Omar, Roman, Oman

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Where is the Tomay family from?

You can see how Tomay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomay family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Tomay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Tomay families living in Northumberland. This was about 33% of all the recorded Tomay's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Tomay families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tomay 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 Tomay ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tomay. 100% of Tomay women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Tomay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 465 census records available for the last name Tomay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomay 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Tomay. 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 50 military records available for the last name Tomay. For the veterans among your Tomay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomay lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Tomay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Tomay in 1969 was 59, and 92 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tomay 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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