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Tomola Family History

Tomola 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: Tomala, Tobola, Homola, Toma, Mola, Smola, Homolka, Gogola, Tuomala

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Where is the Tomola family from?

You can see how Tomola families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomola family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Tomola families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Tomola's in USA. California had the highest population of Tomola families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tomola surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tomola ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Tomola 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 Tomola. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomola 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Tomola. 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 156 military records available for the last name Tomola. For the veterans among your Tomola ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomola lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Tomola life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Tomola in 1965 was 75, and 82 in 2003.

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