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Tomar Family History

Tomar Surname Meaning

Indian (Rajasthan, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh): Kshatriya Jat name from Sanskrit tomaras meaning ‘javelin’.

It likely refers to the lance carried by vassals of kings who later established their own kingdom around 700 AD.

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


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Where is the Tomar family from?

You can see how Tomar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Tomar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Tomar family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tomar's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Tomar families in 1891.
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What did your Tomar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tomar. 48% of Tomar men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    48%
  • Miner
    15%
  • Labor
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tomar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomar 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 998 immigration records available for the last name Tomar. 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 149 military records available for the last name Tomar. For the veterans among your Tomar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomar lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Tomar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Tomar in 1958 was 45, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tomar 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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