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Torto Family History

Torto 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: Torno, Toro, Toto, Porto, Torti, Tosto, Torio, Storto, Sorto, Torre

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Where is the Torto family from?

You can see how Torto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torto family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Torto families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Torto families living in New York. This was about 31% of all the recorded Torto's in USA. New York had the highest population of Torto families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torto surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Torto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Torto. 34% of Torto men worked as a Painter and 50% of Torto women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Torto were Laborer and Stitcher. .

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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 1940

  • Painter
    34%
  • Tailor
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Stitcher
    50%
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What Torto family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 516 census records available for the last name Torto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torto 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 266 immigration records available for the last name Torto. 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 150 military records available for the last name Torto. For the veterans among your Torto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torto lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Torto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Torto in 1958 was 62, and 58 in 2002.

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