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Tomooka Family History

Tomooka 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: Homolka, Toma, Torok, Morioka, Soroka, Yamaoka, Konopka, Tortora

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Where is the Tomooka family from?

You can see how Tomooka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomooka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Tomooka families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tomooka's in USA. California had the highest population of Tomooka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tomooka 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 Tomooka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor Foreman and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tomooka. 50% of Tomooka men worked as a Labor Foreman and 100% of Tomooka women worked as a Cook.

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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

  • Labor Foreman
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Tomooka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Tomooka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomooka 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Tomooka. 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 76 military records available for the last name Tomooka. For the veterans among your Tomooka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomooka lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Tomooka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Tomooka in 1962 was 81, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tomooka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tomooka 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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