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Tordella Family History

Tordella Name 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: Portella, Cordell, Morella, Torell, Sardella, Toriello, Torello

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Where is the Tordella family from?

You can see how Tordella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tordella family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tordella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Tordella families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Tordella's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Tordella families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tordella surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tordella ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Tordella ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Tordella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tordella 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Tordella. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 26 military records available for the last name Tordella. For the veterans among your Tordella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tordella lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Tordella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Tordella in 1968 was 76, and 85 in 2004.

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