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Torquato Family History

Torquato Surname Meaning

Italian: from the personal name Torquato from Latin Torquatus.

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


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Where is the Torquato family from?

You can see how Torquato families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torquato family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Torquato families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 33% of all the recorded Torquato's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Torquato families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torquato 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 Torquato ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Watch Man and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Torquato. 25% of Torquato men worked as a Watch Man and 100% of Torquato women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • Watch Man
    25%
  • Butcher
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Tailor
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Torquato family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 259 census records available for the last name Torquato. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torquato 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Torquato. 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 126 military records available for the last name Torquato. For the veterans among your Torquato ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torquato lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Torquato life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Torquato in 1942 was 36, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torquato 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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