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Toomas Family History

Toomas 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: Thomas, Tomas, Toombs, Tooman, Toma, Tobias, Toman, Todman, Tomes

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Where is the Toomas family from?

You can see how Toomas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Toomas family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Toomas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Toomas family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Toomas's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Toomas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Toomas 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 89 census records available for the last name Toomas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Toomas 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Toomas. 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 21 military records available for the last name Toomas. For the veterans among your Toomas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Toomas lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Toomas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Toomas in 1980 was 67, and 63 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Toomas 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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