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Tozzi Family History

Tozzi Surname Meaning

Italian (especially frequent in Tuscany):: patronymic or plural form of the ancient Germanic personal name Tozo, a pet form of a name based on the element dod (see Dodier).

Patronymic or plural form of the personal name Tozzo, a shortened form of Albertozzo, Robertozzo, or other pet names with the diminutive suffix -ozzo.

Nickname from tozzo ‘squat dumpy’.

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


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Where is the Tozzi family from?

You can see how Tozzi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tozzi family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Tozzi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Tozzi families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Tozzi's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Tozzi families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tozzi 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 Tozzi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tozzi. 35% of Tozzi men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Tozzi women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tozzi were Helper and Teacher.

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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
    35%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • New Worker
    7%
  • Helper
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    23%
  • Operator
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Teacher
    12%

What Tozzi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Tozzi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tozzi 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 Tozzi. 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 783 military records available for the last name Tozzi. For the veterans among your Tozzi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tozzi lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Tozzi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Tozzi in 1951 was 41, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tozzi 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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