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Tomasa Family History

Tomasa 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, Tomasi, Tomas, Tomaso, Thomas, Toyama, Toma, Tomaras, Toman

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Where is the Tomasa family from?

You can see how Tomasa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomasa family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tomasa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Tomasa families living in New Mexico. This was 100% of all the recorded Tomasa's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Tomasa families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tomasa 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 Tomasa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tomasa. 100% of Tomasa men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Tomasa women worked as a Laundress.

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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

  • Machinist
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    100%

What Tomasa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tomasa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomasa 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Tomasa. 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 25 military records available for the last name Tomasa. For the veterans among your Tomasa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomasa lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Tomasa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Tomasa in 1971 was 59, and 92 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tomasa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tomasa 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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