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Tomke Family History

Tomke 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: Tome, Tomko, Tomme, Domke, Tooke, Cocke, Torre, Tone, Toye, Homme

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Where is the Tomke family from?

You can see how Tomke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomke family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Tomke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Tomke families living in Michigan. This was about 40% of all the recorded Tomke's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Tomke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tomke 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 Tomke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tomke. 100% of Tomke men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Tomke women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Tomke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 412 census records available for the last name Tomke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomke 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Tomke. 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 73 military records available for the last name Tomke. For the veterans among your Tomke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomke lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Tomke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Tomke in 1963 was 82, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tomke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tomke 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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