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Tomel Family History

Tomel 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: Topel, Tome, Tomes, Tomer, Tomey, Tomeo, Tomek, Tomei, Romel, Borel

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Where is the Tomel family from?

You can see how Tomel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tomel families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Tomel families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Tomel's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Tomel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tomel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tomel ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Tomel ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Tomel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomel 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Tomel. 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 43 military records available for the last name Tomel. For the veterans among your Tomel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Tomel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Tomel in 1963 was 68, and 79 in 2000.

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