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Tomelli Family History

Tomelli 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: Tonelli, Torelli, Torell, Toelle, Torello, Gotelli, Lomeli, Corelli

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Where is the Tomelli family from?

You can see how Tomelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomelli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tomelli family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tomelli's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Tomelli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tomelli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Tomelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomelli 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Tomelli. 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 9 military records available for the last name Tomelli. For the veterans among your Tomelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomelli lifespan?

Average Tomelli life expectancy in 1982 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tomelli 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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