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Tofano Family History

Tofano 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: Tofani, Tufano, Solano, Takano, Torno, Tiano, Triano, Romano, Turano

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Where is the Tofano family from?

You can see how Tofano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tofano family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Tofano families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tofano families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Tofano's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tofano families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tofano surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tofano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tofano. 100% of Tofano 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 245 census records available for the last name Tofano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tofano 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Tofano. 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 40 military records available for the last name Tofano. For the veterans among your Tofano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tofano lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Tofano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Tofano in 1963 was 70, and 98 in 2003.

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