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Tognoli Family History

Tognoli 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: Bagnoli, Torno, Vignola, Gogol, Tripoli, Vignali, Gogola, Tenold

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Where is the Tognoli family from?

You can see how Tognoli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tognoli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Tognoli families living in California. This was about 55% of all the recorded Tognoli's in USA. California had the highest population of Tognoli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tognoli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tognoli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Contractor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tognoli. 24% of Tognoli men worked as a Contractor.

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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

  • Contractor
    24%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%

What Tognoli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 333 census records available for the last name Tognoli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tognoli 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Tognoli. 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 77 military records available for the last name Tognoli. For the veterans among your Tognoli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tognoli lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Tognoli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Tognoli in 1963 was 89, and 83 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tognoli 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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