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Tortelli Family History

Tortelli 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: Portelli, Torelli, Portella, Bortell, Torell, Mortell, Toriello

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Where is the Tortelli family from?

You can see how Tortelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tortelli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tortelli family living in Maine. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tortelli's in USA. Maine and 1 other state had the highest population of Tortelli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tortelli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Tortelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tortelli. 100% of Tortelli men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Tortelli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 194 census records available for the last name Tortelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tortelli 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Tortelli. 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 21 military records available for the last name Tortelli. For the veterans among your Tortelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tortelli lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1999, in the United States, Tortelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Tortelli in 1959 was 58, and 91 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tortelli

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tortelli 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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