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Tortis Family History

Tortis 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: Torti, Portis, Cortis, Ortis, Boris, Morris, Curtis, Norris, Torres

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Where is the Tortis family from?

You can see how Tortis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tortis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Tortis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Tortis families living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Tortis's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Tortis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tortis 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 Tortis ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Press Hand
    100%

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Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Tortis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tortis 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Tortis. 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 36 military records available for the last name Tortis. For the veterans among your Tortis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tortis lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Tortis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Tortis in 1974 was 67, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tortis 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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