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Torella Family History

Torella 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: Morella, Torell, Torello, Corella, Torelli, Borella, Trella, Portella

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Where is the Torella family from?

You can see how Torella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torella family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Torella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Torella families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Torella's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Torella families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torella 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 Torella ancestors do for a living?

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

What Torella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 558 census records available for the last name Torella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torella 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 301 immigration records available for the last name Torella. 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 78 military records available for the last name Torella. For the veterans among your Torella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torella lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Torella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Torella in 1962 was 85, and 97 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Torella

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torella 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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