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Tomaian Family History

Tomaian 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: Timian, Tomaras, Domian, Toman, Tomala, Tomaino, Tomlin, Torian

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tomaian 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 Tomaian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Dressmaker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tomaian. 100% of Tomaian women worked as a Dressmaker.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dressmaker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Tomaian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomaian 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Tomaian. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Tomaian. For the veterans among your Tomaian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomaian lifespan?

Average Tomaian life expectancy in 1992 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tomaian 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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