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Torretti Family History

Torretti 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: Torbett, Torrente, Porretta, Tognetti, Perretti, Tornetta, Sorrenti

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Where is the Torretti family from?

You can see how Torretti families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torretti family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Torretti families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Torretti's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Torretti families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torretti 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 Torretti ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Office Clerk was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Torretti. 50% of Torretti women worked as an Office Clerk.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Office Clerk
    50%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    50%

What Torretti family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Torretti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torretti 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Torretti. 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 61 military records available for the last name Torretti. For the veterans among your Torretti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torretti lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Torretti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Torretti in 1965 was 62, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torretti 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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