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Tomalty Family History

Tomalty 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, Talty, Tumulty, Royalty, Toma, Maly, Townley, Tomaras, Tally

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Where is the Tomalty family from?

You can see how Tomalty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomalty family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Tomalty families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 21 Tomalty families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Tomalty's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Tomalty families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tomalty 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 Tomalty ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Tomalty. 72% of Tomalty 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Clerk
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tomalty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomalty 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Tomalty. 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 28 military records available for the last name Tomalty. For the veterans among your Tomalty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomalty lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2002, in the United States, Tomalty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Tomalty in 1978 was 60, and 93 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tomalty 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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