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Torrestor Family History

Torrestor 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: Forrester, Forrest, Torres, Trester, Worcester, Torrente, Forrestal

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Where is the Torrestor family from?

You can see how Torrestor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torrestor family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Torrestor family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Torrestor's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Torrestor families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Torrestor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torrestor 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Torrestor. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Torrestor. For the veterans among your Torrestor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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