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Tomaka Family History

Tomaka 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: Tomala, Toyama, Toma, Tanaka, Tamaki, Tomaras, Toman, Nonaka, Tomac

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Where is the Tomaka family from?

You can see how Tomaka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomaka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Tomaka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Tomaka families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Tomaka's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tomaka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tomaka 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 Tomaka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tomaka. 82% of Tomaka men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Tomaka women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tomaka were Switchman and None.

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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
    82%
  • Switchman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    60%
  • None
    40%

What Tomaka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 642 census records available for the last name Tomaka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomaka 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Tomaka. 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 201 military records available for the last name Tomaka. For the veterans among your Tomaka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomaka lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Tomaka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Tomaka in 1962 was 36, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tomaka 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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