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Tomaselli Name Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Tomasello .

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


Similar surnames: Tomasello, Romanelli, Tomasetti, Maselli, Monacelli, Tomasi, Tomassi

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Where is the Tomaselli family from?

You can see how Tomaselli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomaselli family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Tomaselli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Tomaselli families living in New Jersey. This was about 67% of all the recorded Tomaselli's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Tomaselli families in 1880.
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What did your Tomaselli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tomaselli. 20% of Tomaselli men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Tomaselli women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tomaselli were Butcher and Bench Worker. .

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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
    20%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Butcher
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    17%
  • Winder
    11%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Bench Worker
    9%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Tomaselli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomaselli 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 Tomaselli. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 999 military records available for the last name Tomaselli. For the veterans among your Tomaselli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomaselli lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Tomaselli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Tomaselli in 1952 was 37, and 81 in 2004.

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