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Tonello Family History

Tonello 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: Torello, Bonello, Tonelli, Novello, Agnello, Torell, Sotello, Tello

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Where is the Tonello family from?

You can see how Tonello families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tonello family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Tonello families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Tonello families living in California. This was about 20% of all the recorded Tonello's in USA. California had the highest population of Tonello families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tonello surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tonello ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tonello. 29% of Tonello 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
    29%
  • Die Maker
    15%
  • Shipping Clerk
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
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What Tonello family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 913 census records available for the last name Tonello. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tonello 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 604 immigration records available for the last name Tonello. 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 144 military records available for the last name Tonello. For the veterans among your Tonello ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tonello lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Tonello life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Tonello in 1962 was 65, and 88 in 2002.

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