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Tomka Family History

Tomka 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, Tomko, Toda, Tock, Roma, Tome, Polka, Poma, Toca, Soma

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Where is the Tomka family from?

You can see how Tomka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomka family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tomka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Tomka families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 91% of all the recorded Tomka's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Tomka families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tomka 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 Tomka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tomka. 50% of Tomka men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Tomka women worked as a Maid.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Truck Driver Helper
    8%
  • Miner
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Tomka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tomka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomka 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 498 immigration records available for the last name Tomka. 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 202 military records available for the last name Tomka. For the veterans among your Tomka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomka lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Tomka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Tomka in 1964 was 73, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tomka 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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