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Tomea Family History

Tomea 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, Tome, Tomes, Tomer, Tomey, Tomeo, Tomek, Tomei, Homer, Toles

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Where is the Tomea family from?

You can see how Tomea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomea family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Tomea families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Tomea family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Tomea's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Tomea families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tomea surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Tomea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomea 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Tomea. 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 23 military records available for the last name Tomea. For the veterans among your Tomea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomea lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Tomea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Tomea in 1966 was 83, and 81 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tomea 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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