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Tomoda Family History

Tomoda 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: Toyoda, Toda, Toma, Sonoda, Tomala, Somoza, Tomita, Pogoda, Tobola

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Where is the Tomoda family from?

You can see how Tomoda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomoda family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tomoda families living in Hawaii. This was about 67% of all the recorded Tomoda's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Tomoda families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tomoda 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 Tomoda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tomoda. 100% of Tomoda men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Tomoda women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Tomoda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Tomoda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomoda 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 388 immigration records available for the last name Tomoda. 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 30 military records available for the last name Tomoda. For the veterans among your Tomoda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomoda lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Tomoda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Tomoda in 1963 was 74, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tomoda

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tomoda 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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