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Tornelli Family History

Tornelli 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: Tonelli, Torelli, Cornell, Torell, Thornell, Toriello, Torello

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Where is the Tornelli family from?

You can see how Tornelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tornelli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tornelli family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Tornelli's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Tornelli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tornelli 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 Tornelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Waiter and Cafe Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tornelli. 100% of Tornelli men worked as a Waiter and 100% of Tornelli women worked as a Cafe Waitress.

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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

  • Waiter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Cafe Waitress
    100%

What Tornelli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Tornelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tornelli 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Tornelli. 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 6 military records available for the last name Tornelli. For the veterans among your Tornelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tornelli lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1994, in the United States, Tornelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Tornelli in 1973 was 89, and 73 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tornelli

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tornelli 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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