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Tomayko Family History

Tomayko Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Slovak Tomajko: from a pet form of the personal name Tomáš (see Thomas).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Tomayko family from?

You can see how Tomayko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomayko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Tomayko families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 83% of all the recorded Tomayko's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Tomayko families in 1920.
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What did your Tomayko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tomayko. 50% of Tomayko men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    50%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Trimmer
    17%

What Tomayko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 216 census records available for the last name Tomayko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomayko 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Tomayko. 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 129 military records available for the last name Tomayko. For the veterans among your Tomayko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomayko lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Tomayko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Tomayko in 1963 was 81, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tomayko 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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