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Tomska Family History

Tomska 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: Toma, Tomala, Tomaski, Bouska, Triska, Tomita, Tomsic, Noska, Houska

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Where is the Tomska family from?

You can see how Tomska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomska family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tomska families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Tomska families living in Minnesota. This was about 62% of all the recorded Tomska's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Tomska families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tomska 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 49 census records available for the last name Tomska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomska 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Tomska. 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 4 military records available for the last name Tomska. For the veterans among your Tomska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomska lifespan?

Average Tomska life expectancy in 1973 was 53 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tomska 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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