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Tomele Family History

Tomele 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: Temple, Topel, Tome, Mele, Tomes, Womble, Torell, Tomala, Toelle

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Where is the Tomele family from?

You can see how Tomele families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomele family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tomele families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Tomele families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Tomele's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Tomele families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tomele surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Tomele. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomele 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Tomele. 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 6 military records available for the last name Tomele. For the veterans among your Tomele ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomele lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Tomele life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Tomele in 1963 was 51, and 56 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tomele 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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