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Torzon Family History

Torzon 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: Torson, Gordon, Orton, Moron, Torno, Worton, Toro, Toren, Cordon

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Where is the Torzon family from?

You can see how Torzon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torzon family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Torzon family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Torzon's in USA. New York had the highest population of Torzon families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torzon 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 Torzon ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Torzon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Torzon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torzon 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Torzon. 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 16 military records available for the last name Torzon. For the veterans among your Torzon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torzon lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Torzon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Torzon in 1968 was 56, and 51 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torzon 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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