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Tognelli Family History

Tognelli 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: Tonelli, Tognetti, Bonelli, Torelli, Cornell, Donnelly, Tinnell

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Where is the Tognelli family from?

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

What did your Tognelli ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Tognelli ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Tognelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tognelli 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Tognelli. 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 13 military records available for the last name Tognelli. For the veterans among your Tognelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tognelli lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Tognelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Tognelli in 1975 was 92, and 54 in 2001.

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