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Torand Family History

Torand 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: Toran, Toland, Morand, Forand, Orand, Brand, Rand, Boland, Morant

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Where is the Torand family from?

You can see how Torand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torand family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Torand families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Torand families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Torand's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Torand families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torand 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 Torand ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Domestic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Torand. 100% of Torand women worked as a Domestic.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Domestic
    100%

What Torand family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Torand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torand 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Torand. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 17 military records available for the last name Torand. For the veterans among your Torand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torand lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Torand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Torand in 1971 was 71, and 67 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torand 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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