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Torsiello Family History

Torsiello Name Meaning

Italian (Campania): southern variant of Torsello a pet form of a personal name Torso (possibly from French Tours or in alternative from the noun torso ‘core’).

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


Similar surnames: Toriello, Trillo, Corsello, Borriello, Masiello, Lorello, Fariello

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Where is the Torsiello family from?

You can see how Torsiello families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torsiello family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Torsiello families living in New Jersey. This was about 71% of all the recorded Torsiello's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Torsiello families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torsiello surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Torsiello ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Torsiello. 48% of Torsiello men worked as a Laborer and 42% of Torsiello women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Torsiello were Press Operator and Assembler. .

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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

  • Laborer
    48%
  • Painter
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Press Operator
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    42%
  • Seamstress
    12%
  • Floor Girl
    12%
  • Assembler
    12%
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Census Records

There are 580 census records available for the last name Torsiello. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torsiello 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 214 immigration records available for the last name Torsiello. 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 244 military records available for the last name Torsiello. For the veterans among your Torsiello ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torsiello lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Torsiello life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Torsiello in 1960 was 41, and 84 in 2004.

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