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Tomakin Family History

Tomakin 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: Makin, Tamaki, Toman, Tomaski, Tomasi, Temkin, Tomkins, Tomaino

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Where is the Tomakin family from?

You can see how Tomakin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomakin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tomakin family living in Hawaii. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tomakin's in USA. Hawaii and 1 other state had the highest population of Tomakin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tomakin 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 17 census records available for the last name Tomakin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomakin 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Tomakin. 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 7 military records available for the last name Tomakin. For the veterans among your Tomakin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomakin lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Tomakin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Tomakin in 1973 was 58, and 64 in 2004.

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