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Tortorell Family History

Tortorell 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: Tortorella, Tortorelli, Tortorello, Tortoriello, Bottrell, Gorrell

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Where is the Tortorell family from?

You can see how Tortorell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tortorell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tortorell family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tortorell's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Tortorell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tortorell 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 51 census records available for the last name Tortorell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tortorell 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Tortorell. 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 10 military records available for the last name Tortorell. For the veterans among your Tortorell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tortorell lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2001, in the United States, Tortorell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Tortorell in 1981 was 72, and 61 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tortorell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tortorell 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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