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Tomello Family History

Tomello 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: Torello, Novello, Mello, Torell, Sotello, Tello, Toriello, Covello

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Where is the Tomello family from?

You can see how Tomello families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomello family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tomello families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Tomello's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Tomello families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tomello surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Tomello. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomello 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Tomello. 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 14 military records available for the last name Tomello. For the veterans among your Tomello ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomello lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Tomello life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Tomello in 1975 was 90, and 77 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tomello 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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