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Torrese Family History

Torrese 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, Forrest, Torre, Terres, Torrens, Torrence, Barrese, Torrisi

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Where is the Torrese family from?

You can see how Torrese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torrese family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Torrese families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 44% of all the recorded Torrese's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Torrese families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torrese 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 Torrese ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Section Worker
    100%

What Torrese family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Torrese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torrese 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Torrese. 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 21 military records available for the last name Torrese. For the veterans among your Torrese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torrese lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Torrese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Torrese in 1963 was 76, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torrese 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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