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Torras Family History

Torras 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: Torres, Porras, Borras, Torre, Morris, Arras, Norris, Terres, Torr

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Where is the Torras family from?

You can see how Torras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torras family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Torras families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Torras families living in Prince Edward Island. This was about 80% of all the recorded Torras's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Torras families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torras 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 Torras ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Torras. 74% of Torras men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Torras women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Torras were Farmer and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    74%
  • Waiter
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

What Torras family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 938 census records available for the last name Torras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torras 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 730 immigration records available for the last name Torras. 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 68 military records available for the last name Torras. For the veterans among your Torras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torras lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1995, in the United States, Torras life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Torras in 1967 was 76, and 93 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torras 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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