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Tortishell Family History

Tortishell 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: Rishell, Corthell, Fornshell, Trussell, Bothell, Thorsell, Bortell

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Where is the Tortishell family from?

You can see how Tortishell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tortishell family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Tortishell family living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tortishell's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Tortishell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tortishell 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 11 census records available for the last name Tortishell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tortishell 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Tortishell. 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 3 military records available for the last name Tortishell. For the veterans among your Tortishell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tortishell

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