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Tomala Family History

Tomala Surname Meaning

Polish: derivative of the personal name Tomasz (see Thomas). Compare Thomalla.

Amerindian (Ecuador; Tomalá): from a Hispanicized form of the name of a Puná Island chieftain (flourished in 15th century).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Tomala family from?

You can see how Tomala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomala family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tomala families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Tomala families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tomala's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Tomala families in 1891.
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What did your Tomala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tomala. 50% of Tomala men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Tomala women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tomala were New Worker and Waitress.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Machinist
    10%
  • New Worker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • New Worker
    23%
  • Janitor
    23%
  • Waitress
    23%

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Census Records

There are 876 census records available for the last name Tomala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomala 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 460 immigration records available for the last name Tomala. 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 264 military records available for the last name Tomala. For the veterans among your Tomala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomala lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Tomala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Tomala in 1962 was 47, and 90 in 2004.

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