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Tomac Family History

Tomac Surname Meaning

Croatian: from an old pet form of the personal name Toma (see Thomas) or of its derivative Tomislav (see Tomic).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Tomac family from?

You can see how Tomac families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomac family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Tomac families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Tomac families living in Lancashire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Tomac's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Tomac families in 1891.
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What did your Tomac ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tomac. 31% of Tomac men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Tomac women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tomac were Labor and Typist.

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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

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Miner
    18%
  • Labor
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Typist
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tomac. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomac 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 731 immigration records available for the last name Tomac. 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 560 military records available for the last name Tomac. For the veterans among your Tomac ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomac lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Tomac life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Tomac in 1947 was 59, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tomac 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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