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Tomkowiak Family History

Tomkowiak 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: Sobkowiak, Jaskowiak, Satkowiak, Walkowiak, Mackowiak, Szymkowiak

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Where is the Tomkowiak family from?

You can see how Tomkowiak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomkowiak family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tomkowiak families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Tomkowiak families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Tomkowiak's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Tomkowiak families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tomkowiak 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 Tomkowiak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tomkowiak. 50% of Tomkowiak men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Tomkowiak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 276 census records available for the last name Tomkowiak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomkowiak 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Tomkowiak. 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 104 military records available for the last name Tomkowiak. For the veterans among your Tomkowiak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomkowiak lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Tomkowiak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Tomkowiak in 1959 was 39, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tomkowiak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tomkowiak 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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