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Tortorella Family History

Tortorella Surname Meaning

Italian:: from a diminutive of Tortora. habitational name from Tortorella in Salerno province.

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


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Where is the Tortorella family from?

You can see how Tortorella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tortorella family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 18 Tortorella families living in New York. This was about 30% of all the recorded Tortorella's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tortorella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tortorella 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 Tortorella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tortorella. 32% of Tortorella men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Tortorella women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tortorella were Electrician and Packer.

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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
    32%
  • Machinist
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Electrician
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    20%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Packer
    15%

What Tortorella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tortorella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tortorella 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 515 immigration records available for the last name Tortorella. 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 502 military records available for the last name Tortorella. For the veterans among your Tortorella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tortorella lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Tortorella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Tortorella in 1955 was 29, and 76 in 2004.

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