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Tortolano Family History

Tortolano Surname Meaning

From tortola, a form of tortora ‘turtle dove’ with dissimilation of [r...r] to [r...l], probably used as a female given name.

The name is associated particularly with Cassino and Cervaro.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Tortolano family from?

You can see how Tortolano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tortolano family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Tortolano families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Tortolano families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tortolano's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Tortolano families in 1920.
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What did your Tortolano ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 348 census records available for the last name Tortolano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tortolano 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Tortolano. 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 91 military records available for the last name Tortolano. For the veterans among your Tortolano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tortolano lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Tortolano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Tortolano in 1963 was 78, and 82 in 2004.

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