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Torteson Family History

Torteson 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: Torgeson, Torkelson, Mortenson, Tolleson, Torstenson, Borgeson

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Where is the Torteson family from?

You can see how Torteson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torteson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Torteson families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Torteson's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Torteson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torteson 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 52 census records available for the last name Torteson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torteson 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Torteson. 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 9 military records available for the last name Torteson. For the veterans among your Torteson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torteson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Torteson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Torteson in 1963 was 80, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torteson 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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