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Tomkiel Family History

Tomkiel 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: Tomkins, Kiel, Turkel, Gockel, Topel, Thiel, Tome, Konkel, Tempel

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Where is the Tomkiel family from?

You can see how Tomkiel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomkiel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tomkiel family living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Tomkiel's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Tomkiel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tomkiel 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 Tomkiel ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Filing Clerk
    100%

What Tomkiel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Tomkiel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomkiel 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Tomkiel. 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 69 military records available for the last name Tomkiel. For the veterans among your Tomkiel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomkiel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Tomkiel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Tomkiel in 1966 was 68, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tomkiel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tomkiel 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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