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Tomaselle Family History

Tomaselle 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: Tomasello, Tomaselli, Toelle, Teselle, Tomasek, Tomasetti, Tomasulo

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Where is the Tomaselle family from?

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

What did your Tomaselle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tomaselle. 50% of Tomaselle women worked as a New Worker. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%
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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Tomaselle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomaselle 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Tomaselle. 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 16 military records available for the last name Tomaselle. For the veterans among your Tomaselle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomaselle lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1998, in the United States, Tomaselle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Tomaselle in 1977 was 94, and 88 in 1998.

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