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Tomisser Family History

Tomisser 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: Messer, Weisser, Tesser, Dosser, Miser, Mosser, Komisar, Trissel

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Where is the Tomisser family from?

You can see how Tomisser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomisser family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tomisser families living in Washington. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tomisser's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Tomisser families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tomisser 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 Tomisser ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Tomisser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomisser 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Tomisser. 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 86 military records available for the last name Tomisser. For the veterans among your Tomisser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomisser lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1997, in the United States, Tomisser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Tomisser in 1962 was 74, and 80 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tomisser 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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