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Tomaska Family History

Tomaska 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: Tomaski, Tomasko, Tomala, Tomasi, Trzaska, Tomas, Tomasek, Tomasso

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Where is the Tomaska family from?

You can see how Tomaska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomaska family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tomaska families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Tomaska families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Tomaska's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Tomaska families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tomaska 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 Tomaska ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shipping Clerk and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tomaska. 25% of Tomaska men worked as a Shipping Clerk and 50% of Tomaska women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tomaska were Farmer and Press Operator.

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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

  • Shipping Clerk
    25%
  • Operator
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Press Operator
    50%

What Tomaska family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 443 census records available for the last name Tomaska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomaska 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Tomaska. 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 109 military records available for the last name Tomaska. For the veterans among your Tomaska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomaska lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Tomaska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Tomaska in 1964 was 76, and 58 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tomaska 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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