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Tomack Family History

Tomack 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: Womack, Tomac, Romack, Toback, Tack, Boback, Toma, Mack, Tock, Kopack

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Where is the Tomack family from?

You can see how Tomack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomack family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tomack families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Tomack family living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tomack's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Tomack families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tomack 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 Tomack ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tomack. 34% of Tomack men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Tomack women worked as a Seamstress.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Painter
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Tomack family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 485 census records available for the last name Tomack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomack 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Tomack. 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 52 military records available for the last name Tomack. For the veterans among your Tomack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomack lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Tomack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Tomack in 1962 was 55, and 90 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tomack 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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