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Torrella Family History

Torrella 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: Gorrell, Orrell, Tyrrell, Portella, Zorrilla, Worrell, Correll

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Where is the Torrella family from?

You can see how Torrella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torrella family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Torrella families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Torrella families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Torrella's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Torrella families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torrella 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 Torrella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Torrella. 100% of Torrella men worked as a 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
    100%

What Torrella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 205 census records available for the last name Torrella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torrella 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Torrella. 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 16 military records available for the last name Torrella. For the veterans among your Torrella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torrella lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Torrella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Torrella in 1975 was 70, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torrella 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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