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Torresson Family History

Torresson 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: Torkelson, Borreson, Torgerson, Morrisson, Torgeson, Torres, Torrens

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Where is the Torresson family from?

You can see how Torresson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torresson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Torresson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Torresson families living in Iowa. This was about 63% of all the recorded Torresson's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Torresson families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Torresson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torresson 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Torresson. 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 77 military records available for the last name Torresson. For the veterans among your Torresson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torresson lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Torresson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Torresson in 1964 was 63, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torresson 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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