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Tomporowski Family History

Tomporowski 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: Komorowski, Koprowski, Dombrowski, Topolewski, Komoroski, Borowski

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Where is the Tomporowski family from?

You can see how Tomporowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomporowski family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Tomporowski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Tomporowski families living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tomporowski's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Tomporowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tomporowski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tomporowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tomporowski. 32% of Tomporowski men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    32%
  • Farm Labor
    25%
  • Labor
    19%
  • Carpenter
    13%
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What Tomporowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 407 census records available for the last name Tomporowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomporowski 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Tomporowski. 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 96 military records available for the last name Tomporowski. For the veterans among your Tomporowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomporowski lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Tomporowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Tomporowski in 1966 was 68, and 53 in 2004.

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