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Tortolon Family History

Tortolon 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: Orton, Ortolano, Worton, Morton, Norton, Horton, Tolton, Rotolo

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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Tortolon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tortolon 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Tortolon. 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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There are 3 military records available for the last name Tortolon. For the veterans among your Tortolon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tortolon lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2000, in the United States, Tortolon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Tortolon in 1980 was 65, and 89 in 2000.

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