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Tomaino Family History

Tomaino Surname Meaning

Italian: from a pet form of Toma.

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


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Where is the Tomaino family from?

You can see how Tomaino families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomaino family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Tomaino families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 19 Tomaino families living in New York. This was about 34% of all the recorded Tomaino's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tomaino families in 1920.
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What did your Tomaino ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Weaver were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tomaino. 34% of Tomaino men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Tomaino women worked as a Weaver. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tomaino were Handyman and Saleswoman.

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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
    34%
  • Gardener
    13%
  • New Worker
    7%
  • Handyman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Weaver
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Seamstress
    12%
  • Saleswoman
    12%

What Tomaino family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tomaino. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomaino 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 Tomaino. 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 778 military records available for the last name Tomaino. For the veterans among your Tomaino ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomaino lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Tomaino life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Tomaino in 1947 was 32, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tomaino 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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