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Tomkiewicz Family History

Tomkiewicz 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: Waskiewicz, Lewkowicz, Staskiewicz, Jackiewicz, Wojtkiewicz

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Where is the Tomkiewicz family from?

You can see how Tomkiewicz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomkiewicz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Tomkiewicz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Tomkiewicz families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 20% of all the recorded Tomkiewicz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Tomkiewicz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tomkiewicz 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 Tomkiewicz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tomkiewicz. 50% of Tomkiewicz men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Tomkiewicz women worked as a Seamstress.

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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
    50%
  • Shipping Clerk
    12%
  • Watchman
    8%
  • Owner
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Tomkiewicz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tomkiewicz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomkiewicz 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 507 immigration records available for the last name Tomkiewicz. 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 429 military records available for the last name Tomkiewicz. For the veterans among your Tomkiewicz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomkiewicz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Tomkiewicz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Tomkiewicz in 1962 was 82, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tomkiewicz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tomkiewicz 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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