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Tomaski Name Meaning

Polish: habitational name for someone from any of several places called Tomaszew Tomaszewo or Tomasze; all derived from the personal name Tomasz (see Thomas ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Tomasko, Tomasi, Romanski, Rogalski, Domanski, Tokarski, Moraski

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Where is the Tomaski family from?

You can see how Tomaski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomaski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Tomaski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Tomaski families living in New Jersey. This was about 14% of all the recorded Tomaski's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Tomaski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tomaski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tomaski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tomaski. 52% of Tomaski men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Tomaski women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tomaski were Truck Driver and Operator. .

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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
    52%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Operator
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    60%
  • Operator
    40%
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Census Records

There are 758 census records available for the last name Tomaski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomaski 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Tomaski. 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 233 military records available for the last name Tomaski. For the veterans among your Tomaski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomaski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Tomaski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Tomaski in 1963 was 76, and 50 in 2004.

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