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Tomma Family History

Tomma 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: Toma, Somma, Touma, Torma, Tomme, Toyama, Cosma, Toda, Timm, Homme

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Where is the Tomma family from?

You can see how Tomma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomma family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tomma families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Tomma families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Tomma's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Tomma families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tomma 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 Tomma ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Tomma. 73% of Tomma men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    73%
  • Farmers Son
    28%

What Tomma family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 262 census records available for the last name Tomma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomma 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Tomma. 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 23 military records available for the last name Tomma. For the veterans among your Tomma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomma lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Tomma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Tomma in 1969 was 84, and 71 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tomma 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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