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Torcello Family History

Torcello 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: Toriello, Torello, Porcello, Marcello, Torell, Borrello, Morello

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Where is the Torcello family from?

You can see how Torcello families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torcello family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Torcello families living in New York. This was about 43% of all the recorded Torcello's in USA. New York had the highest population of Torcello families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torcello 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 Torcello ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Torcello. 60% of Torcello 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
    60%
  • Foctory Laborer
    40%

What Torcello family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 233 census records available for the last name Torcello. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torcello 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Torcello. 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 60 military records available for the last name Torcello. For the veterans among your Torcello ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torcello lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Torcello life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Torcello in 1963 was 66, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Torcello

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torcello 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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