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Taormina Name Meaning

Italian (Sicily): habitational name from Taormina in the region of Messina.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Termini, Traina, Cortina, Torino, Tarzia, Forcina, Mormino, Cagnina

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Where is the Taormina family from?

You can see how Taormina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taormina family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Taormina families living in New York. This was about 17% of all the recorded Taormina's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Taormina families in 1920.
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What did your Taormina ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Taormina. 27% of Taormina men worked as a Laborer and 35% of Taormina women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Taormina were Truck Driver and Spotter. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Barber
    7%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    35%
  • Finisher
    18%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Spotter
    9%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Taormina. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 967 military records available for the last name Taormina. For the veterans among your Taormina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Taormina lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Taormina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Taormina in 1944 was 37, and 78 in 2004.

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