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Tomaly Family History

Tomaly 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, Toma, Maly, Toman, Tomac, Tuomala, Tomasi, Tomas, Rohaly

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Where is the Tomaly family from?

You can see how Tomaly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomaly family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Tomaly families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1920 there was 1 Tomaly family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Tomaly's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Tomaly families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tomaly 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 22 census records available for the last name Tomaly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomaly 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Tomaly. 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 2 military records available for the last name Tomaly. For the veterans among your Tomaly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomaly lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1996, in the United States, Tomaly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Tomaly in 1970 was 85, and 93 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tomaly 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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