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Tommila Family History

Tommila 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: Tomala, Tomita, Toma, Tumminia, Kotila, Normile, Ollila, Somma

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Where is the Tommila family from?

You can see how Tommila families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tommila family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Tommila families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Tommila families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Tommila's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Tommila families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tommila 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 Tommila ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mill Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tommila. 100% of Tommila men worked as a Mill Operator.

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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

  • Mill Operator
    100%

What Tommila family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Tommila. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tommila 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Tommila. 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 55 military records available for the last name Tommila. For the veterans among your Tommila ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tommila lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Tommila life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Tommila in 1963 was 39, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tommila 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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