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Tomasso Family History

Tomasso Surname Meaning

Italian: from a variant of the personal name Tommaso an equivalent of Thomas. Compare Di Tomasso.

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


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Where is the Tomasso family from?

You can see how Tomasso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomasso family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Tomasso families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Tomasso families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Tomasso's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Tomasso families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tomasso 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 Tomasso ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Hawker (flowers) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tomasso. 34% of Tomasso men worked as a Hawker (flowers) and 75% of Tomasso women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tomasso were Musician and Shop Assistant.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Hawker (flowers)
    34%
  • Professional Musician
    34%
  • Musician
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    13%
  • Shop Assistant
    13%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Tomasso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomasso 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 Tomasso. 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 458 military records available for the last name Tomasso. For the veterans among your Tomasso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomasso lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Tomasso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Tomasso in 1955 was 32, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tomasso 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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