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Tomiska Family History

Tomiska 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: Miska, Tomaski, Triska, Tomita, Tomasko, Topinka, Comisky, Misko

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Where is the Tomiska family from?

You can see how Tomiska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomiska family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tomiska families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Tomiska families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Tomiska's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Tomiska families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tomiska surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tomiska ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Tomiska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomiska 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Tomiska. 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 15 military records available for the last name Tomiska. For the veterans among your Tomiska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomiska lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Tomiska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Tomiska in 1965 was 70, and 64 in 2003.

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