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Tomta Family History

Tomta 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, Tomita, Tota, Cotta, Rota, Toda, Motta, Ota, Mota, Tata

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Where is the Tomta family from?

You can see how Tomta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomta family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Tomta family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Tomta's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Tomta families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tomta 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 17 census records available for the last name Tomta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomta 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Tomta. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Tomta. For the veterans among your Tomta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomta lifespan?

Average Tomta life expectancy in 1998 was 36 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tomta 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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