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Tortilla Family History

Tortilla 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: Portilla, Portella, Zorrilla, Portillo, Costilla, Montilla, Cortina

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Where is the Tortilla family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tortilla 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 Tortilla ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Tortilla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 435 census records available for the last name Tortilla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tortilla 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Tortilla. 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 5 military records available for the last name Tortilla. For the veterans among your Tortilla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tortilla lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Tortilla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Tortilla in 1960 was 30, and 66 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tortilla 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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