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Tommela Family History

Tommela 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: Tomala, Rommel, Hommel, Stommel, Timmel, Tomme, Lommel, Sommer, Homme

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Where is the Tommela family from?

You can see how Tommela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tommela family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tommela family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tommela's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Tommela families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tommela 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 24 census records available for the last name Tommela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tommela 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Tommela. 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 Tommela. For the veterans among your Tommela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tommela lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1993, in the United States, Tommela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Tommela in 1983 was 76, and 83 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tommela 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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