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Tortarella Family History

Tortarella 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: Tortorella, Tortorelli, Tortorello, Portella, Cantarella, Citarella

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Where is the Tortarella family from?

You can see how Tortarella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tortarella family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tortarella family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Tortarella's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tortarella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tortarella 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 60 census records available for the last name Tortarella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tortarella 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Tortarella. 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 12 military records available for the last name Tortarella. For the veterans among your Tortarella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tortarella lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Tortarella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Tortarella in 1969 was 52, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tortarella 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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