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Tomilo Family History

Tomilo 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: Milo, Comito, Tomich, Tomala, Torino, Tumolo, Tomita, Domino, Camilo

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Where is the Tomilo family from?

You can see how Tomilo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomilo family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Tomilo families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Tomilo family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Tomilo's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Tomilo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tomilo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tomilo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tomilo. 100% of Tomilo 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 100 census records available for the last name Tomilo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomilo 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Tomilo. 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 75 military records available for the last name Tomilo. For the veterans among your Tomilo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomilo lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Tomilo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Tomilo in 1970 was 51, and 81 in 2003.

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