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Torcivia Family History

Torcivia Surname Meaning

Italian: shortened form of torce la via meaning ‘stray off the path’ probably a nickname for some long-forgotten incident.

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


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Where is the Torcivia family from?

You can see how Torcivia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torcivia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Torcivia families living in Wisconsin. This was about 44% of all the recorded Torcivia's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Torcivia families in 1920.
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What did your Torcivia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Torcivia. 72% of Torcivia men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Torcivia women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Torcivia were Barber and Thoemarker.

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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
    72%
  • Barber
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Salesgirl
    34%
  • Thoemarker
    34%

What Torcivia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 291 census records available for the last name Torcivia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torcivia 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Torcivia. 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 124 military records available for the last name Torcivia. For the veterans among your Torcivia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torcivia lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Torcivia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Torcivia in 1949 was 72, and 81 in 2004.

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