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Tomsa Family History

Tomsa 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: Toma, Toms, Rosa, Posa, Toda, Kosa, Roma, Tome, Toso, Poma

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Where is the Tomsa family from?

You can see how Tomsa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomsa family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Tomsa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Tomsa families living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Tomsa's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Tomsa families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tomsa 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 Tomsa ancestors do for a living?

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

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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%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Tomsa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 384 census records available for the last name Tomsa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomsa 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Tomsa. 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 294 military records available for the last name Tomsa. For the veterans among your Tomsa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomsa lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Tomsa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Tomsa in 1965 was 76, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tomsa 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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