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Tomano Family History

Tomano 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: Romano, Toman, Tomaino, Tomaso, Tomaro, Roman, Solano, Oman, Takano

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Where is the Tomano family from?

You can see how Tomano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomano family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tomano families living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Tomano's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Tomano families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tomano 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 Tomano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tomano. 100% of Tomano women worked as a Proprietor.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Tomano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomano 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Tomano. 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 29 military records available for the last name Tomano. For the veterans among your Tomano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomano lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2002, in the United States, Tomano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Tomano in 1985 was 66, and 69 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tomano 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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