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Tomcavage Family History

Tomcavage 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: Tomhave, Sincavage, Savage, Tomaras, Tombaugh, Tomala, Tominaga

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Where is the Tomcavage family from?

You can see how Tomcavage families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomcavage family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 15 Tomcavage families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Tomcavage's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Tomcavage families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tomcavage 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 Tomcavage ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and House Wife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tomcavage. 62% of Tomcavage men worked as a Miner and 100% of Tomcavage women worked as a House Wife.

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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

  • Miner
    62%
  • Laborer
    39%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Wife
    100%

What Tomcavage family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 230 census records available for the last name Tomcavage. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomcavage 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Tomcavage. 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 97 military records available for the last name Tomcavage. For the veterans among your Tomcavage ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomcavage lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Tomcavage life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Tomcavage in 1964 was 66, and 88 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tomcavage 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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