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Tomoff Family History

Tomoff 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: Stoloff, Rosoff, Turoff, Boroff, Rogoff, Tordoff, Bomhoff, Soloff

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Where is the Tomoff family from?

You can see how Tomoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Tomoff families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tomoff's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Tomoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tomoff 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 Tomoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tomoff. 56% of Tomoff men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Tomoff women worked as a Secretary.

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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
    56%
  • Long Shore
    23%
  • Baker
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Tomoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Tomoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomoff 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Tomoff. 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 51 military records available for the last name Tomoff. For the veterans among your Tomoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomoff lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Tomoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Tomoff in 1964 was 52, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tomoff 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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