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Tomkel Family History

Tomkel 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: Turkel, Gockel, Topel, Tome, Konkel, Tempel, Rockel, Tomes, Toppel

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tomkel 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 can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Tomkel ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Tomkel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomkel 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Tomkel. 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 8 military records available for the last name Tomkel. For the veterans among your Tomkel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomkel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1969, in the United States, Tomkel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Tomkel in 1962 was 72, and 86 in 1969.

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