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Tomain Family History

Tomain 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: Toman, Tomaino, Tomlin, Torain, Romain, Main, Roman, Oman, Toma

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Where is the Tomain family from?

You can see how Tomain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomain family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tomain family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tomain's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Tomain families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tomain 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 Tomain ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

What Tomain family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Tomain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomain 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Tomain. 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 35 military records available for the last name Tomain. For the veterans among your Tomain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomain lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2000, in the United States, Tomain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Tomain in 1978 was 69, and 80 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tomain 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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