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Tomayo Family History

Tomayo 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: Tamayo, Tomaso, Tomaro, Toma, Romano, Toman, Tomala, Tomac, Tomasi

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Where is the Tomayo family from?

You can see how Tomayo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomayo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tomayo family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Tomayo's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Tomayo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tomayo 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 Tomayo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tomayo. 100% of Tomayo 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
    100%

What Tomayo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Tomayo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomayo 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Tomayo. 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 11 military records available for the last name Tomayo. For the veterans among your Tomayo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomayo lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Tomayo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Tomayo in 1970 was 77, and 69 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tomayo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tomayo 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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