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Tomaso Family History

Tomaso Surname Meaning

Italian: from the personal name Tomaso an equivalent of Thomas.

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


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Where is the Tomaso family from?

You can see how Tomaso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomaso family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tomaso families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Tomaso family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tomaso's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Tomaso families in 1891.
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What did your Tomaso ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tomaso. 36% of Tomaso men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Tomaso women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tomaso were Painter and Typist.

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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
    36%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Painter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    28%
  • Operator
    23%
  • Trimmer
    19%
  • Typist
    14%

What Tomaso family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Tomaso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomaso 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Tomaso. 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 550 military records available for the last name Tomaso. For the veterans among your Tomaso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomaso lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Tomaso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Tomaso in 1953 was 23, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tomaso 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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