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Tortella Family History

Tortella 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, Morella, Bortell, Torell, Montella, Mortell, Toriello

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Where is the Tortella family from?

You can see how Tortella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tortella family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tortella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Tortella family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Tortella's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Tortella families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tortella 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 230 census records available for the last name Tortella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tortella 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Tortella. 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 33 military records available for the last name Tortella. For the veterans among your Tortella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tortella lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Tortella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Tortella in 1963 was 73, and 54 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tortella 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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