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Tortorici Family History

Tortorici Surname Meaning

Italian (Sicily): habitational name from Tortorici in Messina.

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


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Where is the Tortorici family from?

You can see how Tortorici families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tortorici family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 16 Tortorici families living in New York. This was about 42% of all the recorded Tortorici's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tortorici families in 1920.
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What did your Tortorici ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tortorici. 38% of Tortorici men worked as a Laborer and 42% of Tortorici women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tortorici were Presser and Saleslady.

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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
    38%
  • Barber
    17%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Presser
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    42%
  • Seamstress
    18%
  • Dressmaker
    18%
  • Saleslady
    12%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tortorici. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tortorici 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Tortorici. 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 536 military records available for the last name Tortorici. For the veterans among your Tortorici ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tortorici lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Tortorici life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Tortorici in 1950 was 18, and 78 in 2004.

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