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Tomarchio Family History

Tomarchio Surname Meaning

Italian (Sicily): status name or occupational name from medieval Greek tourmarchēs ‘commander of a cavalry squadron’ or ‘governor of a tourma’ (an administrative region of the Byzantine empire of which Sicily and southern Italy at one time formed a part).

It is derived from Latin turma ‘squadron’.

The term tourmarchēs reflects the historical military and administrative significance of the role within the context of the Byzantine empire.

In this context, tourma served not only as a geographical division but also as an administrative unit.

This etymology showcases the fusion of Latin and Greek influences in the nomenclature of the region during that historical period.

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


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You can see how Tomarchio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomarchio family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Tomarchio families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Tomarchio families living in New Jersey. This was about 45% of all the recorded Tomarchio's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Tomarchio families in 1920.
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What did your Tomarchio ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tomarchio. 39% of Tomarchio men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Tomarchio women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tomarchio were Laborer Self and Mill Worker.

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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
    39%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Laborer Self
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    60%
  • Mill Worker
    40%

What Tomarchio family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 849 census records available for the last name Tomarchio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomarchio 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 523 immigration records available for the last name Tomarchio. 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 193 military records available for the last name Tomarchio. For the veterans among your Tomarchio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomarchio lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Tomarchio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Tomarchio in 1960 was 65, and 75 in 2004.

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