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Tofanelli Family History

Tofanelli 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: Fanelli, Stefanelli, Tonelli, Tomaselli, Romanelli, Cifarelli

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Where is the Tofanelli family from?

You can see how Tofanelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tofanelli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 15 Tofanelli families living in California. This was about 68% of all the recorded Tofanelli's in USA. California had the highest population of Tofanelli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tofanelli 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 Tofanelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tofanelli. 43% of Tofanelli men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Tofanelli women worked as a Secretary.

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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
    43%
  • Warehouse Man
    29%
  • Sales Clerk
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Tofanelli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 645 census records available for the last name Tofanelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tofanelli 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 229 immigration records available for the last name Tofanelli. 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 172 military records available for the last name Tofanelli. For the veterans among your Tofanelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tofanelli lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Tofanelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Tofanelli in 1963 was 54, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tofanelli

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tofanelli 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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