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Tomezak Family History

Tomezak 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: Tomczak, Tezak, Tomczyk, Tomek, Kozak, Toma, Tome, Domek, Tomaras

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Where is the Tomezak family from?

You can see how Tomezak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomezak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Tomezak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Tomezak families living in Manitoba. This was about 91% of all the recorded Tomezak's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Tomezak families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tomezak 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 Tomezak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tomezak. 39% of Tomezak men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Tomezak women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tomezak were Janitor and Packer.

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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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • New Worker
    8%
  • Janitor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    37%
  • New Worker
    28%
  • Waitress
    19%
  • Packer
    19%

What Tomezak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 764 census records available for the last name Tomezak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomezak 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Tomezak. 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 106 military records available for the last name Tomezak. For the veterans among your Tomezak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomezak lifespan?

Between 1956 and 1997, in the United States, Tomezak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Tomezak in 1956 was 71, and 69 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tomezak 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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