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Tomalka Family History

Tomalka 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: Tomala, Homolka, Tuomala, Tomaski, Opalka, Malka, Tomasko, Toyama

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Where is the Tomalka family from?

You can see how Tomalka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomalka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tomalka family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Tomalka's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Tomalka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tomalka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Tomalka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Tomalka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomalka 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Tomalka. 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 40 military records available for the last name Tomalka. For the veterans among your Tomalka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomalka lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Tomalka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Tomalka in 1970 was 76, and 66 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tomalka 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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