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Tortomas Family History

Tortomas 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: Tortora, Thomas, Wortman, Portman, Cortinas, Toothman, Tomas, Kortas

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Where is the Tortomas family from?

You can see how Tortomas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tortomas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tortomas family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tortomas's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Tortomas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tortomas 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 17 census records available for the last name Tortomas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tortomas 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Tortomas. 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 17 military records available for the last name Tortomas. For the veterans among your Tortomas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tortomas lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Tortomas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Tortomas in 1974 was 78, and 82 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tortomas 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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