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Tomioka Family History

Tomioka 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: Morioka, Tomita, Topinka, Toma, Torok, Fujioka, Soroka, Yamaoka

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Where is the Tomioka family from?

You can see how Tomioka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomioka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Tomioka families living in Hawaii. This was about 57% of all the recorded Tomioka's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Tomioka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tomioka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Tomioka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tomioka. 100% of Tomioka men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Tomioka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Tomioka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomioka 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 692 immigration records available for the last name Tomioka. 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 39 military records available for the last name Tomioka. For the veterans among your Tomioka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomioka lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Tomioka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Tomioka in 1963 was 69, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tomioka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tomioka 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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