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Tomks Family History

Tomks 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: Tomes, Tomas, Toms, Tomko, Tonks, Tombs, Thomas, Toles, Toma, Tock

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Where is the Tomks family from?

You can see how Tomks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomks family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tomks families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tomks's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Tomks families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tomks 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 Tomks ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Foreman and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tomks. 100% of Tomks men worked as a Foreman and 100% of Tomks women worked as a House Work.

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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

  • Foreman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%

What Tomks family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Tomks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomks 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Tomks. 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 10 military records available for the last name Tomks. For the veterans among your Tomks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tomks

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