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Tomashefsky Family History

Tomashefsky 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: Tomaszewski, Tomasek, Olshefski, Olshansky, Tomaski, Lashinsky

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Where is the Tomashefsky family from?

You can see how Tomashefsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomashefsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Tomashefsky families living in New York. This was about 57% of all the recorded Tomashefsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tomashefsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tomashefsky 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 Tomashefsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tomashefsky. 100% of Tomashefsky men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Tomashefsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Tomashefsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomashefsky 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Tomashefsky. 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 65 military records available for the last name Tomashefsky. For the veterans among your Tomashefsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomashefsky lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2001, in the United States, Tomashefsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Tomashefsky in 1959 was 52, and 78 in 2001.

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