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Tortu Family History

Tortu 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: Torti, Torre, Mort, Port, Ort, North, Fortun, Fort, Korte, Torno

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Where is the Tortu family from?

You can see how Tortu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tortu family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tortu families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Tortu families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Tortu's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Tortu families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tortu 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 Tortu ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tortu. 100% of Tortu men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    100%

What Tortu family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Tortu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tortu 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Tortu. 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 49 military records available for the last name Tortu. For the veterans among your Tortu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tortu lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Tortu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Tortu in 1969 was 76, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tortu

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tortu 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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