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Torsella Family History

Torsella 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: Portella, Thorsell, Morella, Torell, Toriello, Torello, Forsell

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Where is the Torsella family from?

You can see how Torsella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torsella family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Torsella families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Torsella's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Torsella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torsella 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 Torsella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Rivet Sticker and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Torsella. 100% of Torsella men worked as a Rivet Sticker and 100% of Torsella women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Rivet Sticker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Torsella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Torsella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torsella 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Torsella. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 26 military records available for the last name Torsella. For the veterans among your Torsella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torsella lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Torsella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Torsella in 1977 was 77, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Torsella

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torsella 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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