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Torston Family History

Torston 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: Forston, Torson, Royston, Burston, Colston, Orton, Rolston, Harston

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Where is the Torston family from?

You can see how Torston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torston family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Torston families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Torston families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Torston's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Torston families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torston 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 65 census records available for the last name Torston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torston 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Torston. 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 Torston. For the veterans among your Torston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torston 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Torston

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