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Tomkas Family History

Tomkas 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: Tomas, Thomas, Toma, Tomaras, Tobias, Toman, Tomes, Tougas, Trakas

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Where is the Tomkas family from?

You can see how Tomkas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomkas family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Tomkas families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 2 Tomkas families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tomkas's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Tomkas families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tomkas 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 6 census records available for the last name Tomkas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomkas 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Tomkas. 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 2 military records available for the last name Tomkas. For the veterans among your Tomkas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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