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Tornello Family History

Tornello 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: Toriello, Torello, Cornell, Torell, Thornell, Borrello, Morello

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Where is the Tornello family from?

You can see how Tornello families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tornello family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Tornello families living in New Jersey. This was about 24% of all the recorded Tornello's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Tornello families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tornello 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 Tornello ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Dressmaker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tornello. 56% of Tornello men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Tornello women worked as a Dressmaker.

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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
    56%
  • Operator
    23%
  • Plumber
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dressmaker
    100%

What Tornello family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 458 census records available for the last name Tornello. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tornello 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Tornello. 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 168 military records available for the last name Tornello. For the veterans among your Tornello ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tornello lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Tornello life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Tornello in 1958 was 58, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tornello

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tornello 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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