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Tomita Family History

Tomita Surname Meaning

Japanese: written 富田 ‘abundant rice paddy’ a common placename. The surname occurs mostly in eastern Japan.

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


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Where is the Tomita family from?

You can see how Tomita families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomita family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Tomita families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Tomita family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tomita's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Tomita families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tomita 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 Tomita ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tomita. 23% of Tomita men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Tomita women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tomita were Truck Driver and Servant.

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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
    23%
  • Proprietor
    13%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    17%
  • Helper
    12%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Servant
    10%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tomita. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomita 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Tomita. 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 865 military records available for the last name Tomita. For the veterans among your Tomita ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomita lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Tomita life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Tomita in 1952 was 69, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tomita 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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