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Tornetta Family History

Tornetta Surname Meaning

Italian (Sicily): from a feminized diminutive or pet form of Torno.

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


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Where is the Tornetta family from?

You can see how Tornetta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tornetta family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Tornetta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Tornetta families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Tornetta's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Tornetta families in 1911.
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What did your Tornetta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tornetta. 52% of Tornetta men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Tornetta women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tornetta were Farmer and Weaver.

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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
    52%
  • Huckster
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Packer
    29%
  • Weaver
    29%

What Tornetta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 453 census records available for the last name Tornetta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tornetta 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Tornetta. 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 157 military records available for the last name Tornetta. For the veterans among your Tornetta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tornetta lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Tornetta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Tornetta in 1949 was 42, and 81 in 2004.

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