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Tortosa Family History

Tortosa 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, Formosa, Orton, Rosa, Boros, Cortina, Torres, Torno, Worton

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tortosa 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 125 census records available for the last name Tortosa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tortosa 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 312 immigration records available for the last name Tortosa. 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 16 military records available for the last name Tortosa. For the veterans among your Tortosa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tortosa lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Tortosa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Tortosa in 1966 was 93, and 96 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tortosa 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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