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Torello Family History

Torello Surname Meaning

Italian: from a pet form of Tore a shortened form of a personal name with this ending such as Salvatore, Vittore etc. from a pet form of the personal name Toro (see Toro).

Nickname from torello ‘young bull’. Habitational name from any of the places called Torello for example in Benevento province.

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


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Where is the Torello family from?

You can see how Torello families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torello family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Torello families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Torello families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Torello's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Torello families in 1911.
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What did your Torello ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Torello. 22% of Torello men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Torello women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Torello were Clerk and Machine Operator.

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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
    22%
  • Inspector
    10%
  • Musician
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    43%
  • Cook
    29%
  • Machine Operator
    29%

What Torello family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Torello. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torello 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 453 immigration records available for the last name Torello. 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 248 military records available for the last name Torello. For the veterans among your Torello ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torello lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Torello life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Torello in 1963 was 74, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torello 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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