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Tortal Family History

Tortal 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: Portal, Toral, Koral, Toran, Corral, Porta, Dorta, Torell, Torti

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Where is the Tortal family from?

You can see how Tortal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tortal family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Tortal families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Tortal's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Tortal families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tortal 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 14 census records available for the last name Tortal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tortal 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Tortal. 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 2 military records available for the last name Tortal. For the veterans among your Tortal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tortal lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1992, in the United States, Tortal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Tortal in 1979 was 62, and 90 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tortal 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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