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Tomfohrde Family History

Tomfohrde 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: Telford, Comfort, Monforte, Forde, Bamford, Twyford, Wolford, Holford

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Where is the Tomfohrde family from?

You can see how Tomfohrde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomfohrde family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tomfohrde families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Tomfohrde families living in Missouri. This was about 73% of all the recorded Tomfohrde's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Tomfohrde families in 1880.
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What did your Tomfohrde ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tomfohrde. 60% of Tomfohrde 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
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Tomfohrde family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Tomfohrde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomfohrde 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Tomfohrde. 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 114 military records available for the last name Tomfohrde. For the veterans among your Tomfohrde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomfohrde lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Tomfohrde life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Tomfohrde in 1962 was 73, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tomfohrde 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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