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Tomishima Family History

Tomishima 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: Teshima, Oshima, Takashima, Morishita, Shima, Takeshita, Yoshida

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Where is the Tomishima family from?

You can see how Tomishima families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomishima family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tomishima family living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Tomishima's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Tomishima families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tomishima surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tomishima ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mason and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tomishima. 100% of Tomishima men worked as a Mason and 100% of Tomishima women worked as a Maid. .

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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

  • Mason
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Tomishima. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomishima 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Tomishima. 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 10 military records available for the last name Tomishima. For the veterans among your Tomishima ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomishima lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Tomishima life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Tomishima in 1967 was 83, and 80 in 1997.

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