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Torrents Family History

Torrents 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: Torrens, Torrente, Torres, Torrence, Corrente, Sorrento, Sorrenti

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Where is the Torrents family from?

You can see how Torrents families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torrents family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Torrents families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Torrents family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Torrents's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Torrents families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torrents 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 Torrents ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 448 census records available for the last name Torrents. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torrents 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Torrents. 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 66 military records available for the last name Torrents. For the veterans among your Torrents ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torrents lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Torrents life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Torrents in 1973 was 78, and 101 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torrents 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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