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Torrain Family History

Torrain 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: Torain, Lorrain, Train, Toran, Lorraine, Corrin, Torian, Torri

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Where is the Torrain family from?

You can see how Torrain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torrain family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Torrain family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Torrain's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Torrain families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torrain 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 Torrain ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Torrain. 100% of Torrain men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Torrain family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Torrain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torrain 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Torrain. 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 6 military records available for the last name Torrain. For the veterans among your Torrain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torrain lifespan?

Between 1999 and 2002, in the United States, Torrain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Torrain in 1999 was 25, and 37 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torrain 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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