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Tomei Name Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Tomeo .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Tome, Tomes, Tomeo, Tosi, Tocci, Toni, Toma, Tonti, Tomek, Torri

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Where is the Tomei family from?

You can see how Tomei families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomei family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Tomei families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Tomei families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Tomei's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tomei families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tomei surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tomei ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tomei. 100% of Tomei women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Tomei. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomei 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Tomei. 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 601 military records available for the last name Tomei. For the veterans among your Tomei ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomei lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Tomei life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Tomei in 1960 was 55, and 78 in 2004.

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