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Torrett Family History

Torrett 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: Torbett, Forrest, Torre, Barrett, Torres, Corbett, Torrens, Berrett

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Where is the Torrett family from?

You can see how Torrett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torrett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Torrett families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Torrett family living in North Carolina. This was about 33% of all the recorded Torrett's in USA. North Carolina and 2 other states had the highest population of Torrett families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torrett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Torrett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torrett 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Torrett. 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 12 military records available for the last name Torrett. For the veterans among your Torrett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torrett lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torrett 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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