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Tofani Family History

Tofani Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of the personal name Tofano

a short form of Cristofano

a variant of Cristoforo (see Christopher).

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


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Where is the Tofani family from?

You can see how Tofani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tofani family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Tofani families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Tofani families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 56% of all the recorded Tofani's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Tofani families in 1911.
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What did your Tofani ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tofani. 100% of Tofani men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Tofani family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 431 census records available for the last name Tofani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tofani 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 271 immigration records available for the last name Tofani. 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 134 military records available for the last name Tofani. For the veterans among your Tofani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tofani lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Tofani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Tofani in 1966 was 70, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tofani 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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