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Torelli Name Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Torello .

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


Similar surnames: Borelli, Morelli, Covelli, Corelli, Torello, Carelli, Tonelli

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Where is the Torelli family from?

You can see how Torelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torelli family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Torelli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Torelli family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Torelli's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Torelli families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torelli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Torelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Torelli. 41% of Torelli men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Torelli women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Torelli were Haberdasher and 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
    41%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Wire Drawer
    8%
  • Haberdasher
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Finisher
    23%
  • Machine Operator
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Torelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torelli 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 Torelli. 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 463 military records available for the last name Torelli. For the veterans among your Torelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torelli lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Torelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Torelli in 1945 was 25, and 86 in 2004.

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