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Tortomasi Family History

Tortomasi 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, Tomasi, Cortopassi, Tortorici, Ortolani, Thomas, Ortolano

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Where is the Tortomasi family from?

You can see how Tortomasi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tortomasi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Tortomasi families living in Louisiana. This was about 43% of all the recorded Tortomasi's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Tortomasi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tortomasi 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 Tortomasi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cigar Maker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tortomasi. 60% of Tortomasi men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Tortomasi women worked as a Cigar Maker.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Assembly Worker
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cigar Maker
    100%

What Tortomasi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Tortomasi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tortomasi 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Tortomasi. 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 39 military records available for the last name Tortomasi. For the veterans among your Tortomasi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tortomasi lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Tortomasi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Tortomasi in 1957 was 51, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tortomasi 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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