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Tomaw Family History

Tomaw Name 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, Toman, Tomac, Tomas, Thomas, Omar, Maw, Roman, Oman, Toda

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Where is the Tomaw family from?

You can see how Tomaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomaw family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tomaw families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Tomaw families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Tomaw's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Tomaw families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tomaw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tomaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tomaw. 50% of Tomaw 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 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Tomaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomaw 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Tomaw. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 49 military records available for the last name Tomaw. For the veterans among your Tomaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomaw lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Tomaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Tomaw in 1968 was 85, and 86 in 2004.

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