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Tomkowski Family History

Tomkowski 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: Borkowski, Kotkowski, Tarkowski, Olkowski, Polkowski, Slomkowski

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Where is the Tomkowski family from?

You can see how Tomkowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomkowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tomkowski family living in New Jersey. This was about 25% of all the recorded Tomkowski's in USA. New Jersey and 3 other states had the highest population of Tomkowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tomkowski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Tomkowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomkowski 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Tomkowski. 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 153 military records available for the last name Tomkowski. For the veterans among your Tomkowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomkowski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Tomkowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Tomkowski in 1963 was 71, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tomkowski 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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