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Tufano Family History

Tufano Surname Meaning

Italian: from a variant of the personal name Teofano from Greek Theophanēs which is based on words meaning ‘manifestation of God’

another name for the Epiphany or ‘showing’ of Christ

(see Epifanio).

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


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Where is the Tufano family from?

You can see how Tufano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tufano family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Tufano families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Tufano's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tufano families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tufano 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 Tufano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tufano. 35% of Tufano men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Tufano women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tufano were Butcher and Winder.

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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
    35%
  • Chauffeur
    10%
  • Mechanic
    8%
  • Butcher
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    20%
  • Operator
    20%
  • Packer
    16%
  • Winder
    12%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 739 immigration records available for the last name Tufano. 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 629 military records available for the last name Tufano. For the veterans among your Tufano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tufano lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Tufano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Tufano in 1961 was 51, and 88 in 2004.

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