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Tomba Family History

Tomba 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: Toma, Bomba, Lomba, Tomb, Tombs, Toda, Tobe, Roma, Tome, Combe

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Where is the Tomba family from?

You can see how Tomba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomba family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Tomba families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Tomba family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Tomba's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Tomba families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tomba 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 Tomba ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tomba. 34% of Tomba men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Tomba women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tomba were Laborer and Stenographer.

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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%
  • Tipple Man
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Tomba family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 473 census records available for the last name Tomba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomba 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Tomba. 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 Tomba. For the veterans among your Tomba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomba lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Tomba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Tomba in 1970 was 88, and 101 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tomba

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tomba 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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