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Tortorello Family History

Tortorello Name Meaning

Italian: from a diminutive of Tortora .

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


Similar surnames: Tortorella, Tortoriello, Tortorelli, Martorelli, Martorella, Corbello

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Where is the Tortorello family from?

You can see how Tortorello families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tortorello family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 14 Tortorello families living in New Jersey. This was about 48% of all the recorded Tortorello's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Tortorello families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tortorello surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tortorello ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cafe Proprietor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tortorello. 100% of Tortorello men worked as a Cafe Proprietor and 100% of Tortorello women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Cafe Proprietor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tortorello. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tortorello 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Tortorello. 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 302 military records available for the last name Tortorello. For the veterans among your Tortorello ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tortorello lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Tortorello life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Tortorello in 1949 was 35, and 81 in 2004.

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