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Tomez Family History

Tomez 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: Tome, Tomes, Tamez, Gomez, Tomer, Tomey, Tomeo, Tomek, Tomei, Homer

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Where is the Tomez family from?

You can see how Tomez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomez family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Tomez families living in Texas. This was about 80% of all the recorded Tomez's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Tomez families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tomez surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tomez ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tomez. 62% of Tomez men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Tomez women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tomez were Carpenter Helper and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Laborer
    62%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Farmer
    7%
  • Carpenter Helper
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 505 census records available for the last name Tomez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomez 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Tomez. 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 16 military records available for the last name Tomez. For the veterans among your Tomez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomez lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Tomez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Tomez in 1971 was 88, and 57 in 2004.

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