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Tontillo Family History

Tontillo 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: Tantillo, Pontillo, Cantillo, Portillo, Montilla, Santillo, Mongillo

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Where is the Tontillo family from?

You can see how Tontillo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tontillo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Tontillo families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Tontillo's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Tontillo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tontillo 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 Tontillo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Salesclerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tontillo. 100% of Tontillo men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Tontillo women worked as a Salesclerk.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Salesclerk
    100%

What Tontillo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Tontillo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tontillo 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Tontillo. 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 74 military records available for the last name Tontillo. For the veterans among your Tontillo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tontillo lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Tontillo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Tontillo in 1958 was 61, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tontillo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tontillo 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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