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Retorto Family History

Retorto 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: Storto, Record, Torno, Toro, Tesoro, Toto, Porto, Berto, Petro

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Where is the Retorto family from?

You can see how Retorto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Retorto family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Retorto family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Retorto's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Retorto families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Retorto surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Retorto family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Retorto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Retorto 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Retorto. 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 6 military records available for the last name Retorto. For the veterans among your Retorto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Retorto lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Retorto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Retorto in 1963 was 80, and 64 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Retorto 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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