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Tomesek Family History

Tomesek 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: Tomasek, Tomes, Tomanek, Tomek, Tomasik, Toles, Tome, Oeser, Domek

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Where is the Tomesek family from?

You can see how Tomesek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomesek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tomesek family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tomesek's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Tomesek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tomesek 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 Tomesek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tomesek. 63% of Tomesek men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    63%
  • Farm Laborer
    38%

What Tomesek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Tomesek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomesek 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Tomesek. 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 14 military records available for the last name Tomesek. For the veterans among your Tomesek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomesek lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Tomesek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Tomesek in 1949 was 30, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tomesek 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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