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Toam Family History

Toam 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: Tom, Tham, Toal, Roam, Tram, Tam, Tong, Ham, Ram, Tan

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Where is the Toam family from?

You can see how Toam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Toam family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Toam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Toam families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Toam's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Toam families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Toam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Toam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Toam 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Toam. 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 2 military records available for the last name Toam. For the veterans among your Toam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Toam lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Toam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Toam in 1974 was 79, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Toam 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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