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Tomsky Family History

Tomsky 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: Trosky, Wolsky, Damsky, Tomaski, Polsky, Tomsic, Kofsky, Kolsky

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Where is the Tomsky family from?

You can see how Tomsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomsky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tomsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Tomsky families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Tomsky's in USA. California had the highest population of Tomsky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tomsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tomsky ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Tomsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 424 census records available for the last name Tomsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomsky 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Tomsky. 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 123 military records available for the last name Tomsky. For the veterans among your Tomsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomsky lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Tomsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Tomsky in 1968 was 74, and 83 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tomsky 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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