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Tomah Family History

Tomah 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, Totah, Thomas, Omar, Roman, Oman, Toda

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Where is the Tomah family from?

You can see how Tomah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomah family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Tomah families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Tomah families living in Cheshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Tomah's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Tomah families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tomah 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 Tomah ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tomah. 63% of Tomah men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    63%
  • Woodsman
    38%

What Tomah family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 806 census records available for the last name Tomah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomah 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Tomah. 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 148 military records available for the last name Tomah. For the veterans among your Tomah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomah lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Tomah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Tomah in 1960 was 53, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tomah

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tomah 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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