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Tonella Family History

Tonella Surname 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, Vanella, Tella, Rinella, Morella, Tavella, Torell, Montella

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Where is the Tonella family from?

You can see how Tonella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tonella family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tonella families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Tonella families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Tonella's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tonella families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tonella surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Tonella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tonella. 50% of Tonella men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    50%
  • Chef
    50%

What Tonella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 400 census records available for the last name Tonella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tonella 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Tonella. 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 91 military records available for the last name Tonella. For the veterans among your Tonella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tonella lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Tonella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Tonella in 1964 was 77, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tonella ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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