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Tortoro Family History

Tortoro 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, Montoro, Torborg, Totaro, Sortor, Porter, Torre, Orton

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Where is the Tortoro family from?

You can see how Tortoro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tortoro family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tortoro families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Tortoro's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Tortoro families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tortoro 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 113 census records available for the last name Tortoro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tortoro 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Tortoro. 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 62 military records available for the last name Tortoro. For the veterans among your Tortoro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tortoro lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Tortoro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Tortoro in 1963 was 65, and 101 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tortoro 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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