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Torta Family History

Torta 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: Porta, Dorta, Torti, Horta, Orta, Torma, Tota, Torre, Mort, Port

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Where is the Torta family from?

You can see how Torta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Torta families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Torta's in USA. New York had the highest population of Torta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 253 census records available for the last name Torta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torta 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Torta. 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 22 military records available for the last name Torta. For the veterans among your Torta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torta lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Torta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Torta in 1972 was 91, and 68 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Torta

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torta 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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