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Tomalla Family History

Tomalla 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: Tomala, Rogalla, Tuomala, Comella, Falla, Toll, Toyama, Palla, Halla

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Where is the Tomalla family from?

You can see how Tomalla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomalla family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Tomalla families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Tomalla's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Tomalla families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tomalla 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 129 census records available for the last name Tomalla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomalla 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Tomalla. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 59 military records available for the last name Tomalla. For the veterans among your Tomalla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomalla lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1991, in the United States, Tomalla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Tomalla in 1963 was 67, and 89 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tomalla 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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