This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Tourtellotte family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Tourtellotte Family History

Tourtellotte Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Tourtelot: derivative of Old French tortel ‘round bread’ hence a nickname (metonymic occupational name) for a baker of such bread.

Altered ending reflects the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Tourtellotte family from?

You can see how Tourtellotte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tourtellotte family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Tourtellotte families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Tourtellotte family living in Wisconsin Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Tourtellotte's in USA. Wisconsin Territory had the highest population of Tourtellotte families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tourtellotte surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1840
  • 1880
  • 1920
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Tourtellotte ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Manager were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tourtellotte. 27% of Tourtellotte men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Tourtellotte women worked as a Manager. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tourtellotte were Retired and Housewife.

View Census Data for Tourtellotte | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Retired
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Manager
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Tourtellotte family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tourtellotte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tourtellotte census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Tourtellotte

Passenger Lists

There are 185 immigration records available for the last name Tourtellotte. 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.

View all Tourtellotte immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 802 military records available for the last name Tourtellotte. For the veterans among your Tourtellotte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Tourtellotte military records

You've only scratched the surface of Tourtellotte family history

Discover More

What is the average Tourtellotte lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Tourtellotte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Tourtellotte in 1956 was 40, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tourtellotte

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tourtellotte 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Tourtellotte family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial