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Tomecek Family History

Tomecek 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: Tomanek, Tomasek, Tobeck, Simecek, Holecek, Tomek, Nemecek, Tock

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Where is the Tomecek family from?

You can see how Tomecek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomecek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Tomecek families living in New York. This was about 15% of all the recorded Tomecek's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Tomecek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tomecek 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 Tomecek ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Tomecek. 60% of Tomecek men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Tomecek women worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Help
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Tomecek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 825 census records available for the last name Tomecek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomecek 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 337 immigration records available for the last name Tomecek. 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 196 military records available for the last name Tomecek. For the veterans among your Tomecek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomecek lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Tomecek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Tomecek in 1958 was 53, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tomecek 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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