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Tora Family History

Tora 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: Mora, Bora, Toda, Torr, Toro, Toma, Nora, Toran, Hora, Toca

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Where is the Tora family from?

You can see how Tora families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tora family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tora families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Tora families living in Ontario. This was about 57% of all the recorded Tora's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Tora families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tora 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 Tora ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tora. 60% of Tora men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Tora women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tora were Cook and Seamstress.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Cook
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Seamstress
    40%

What Tora family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tora. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tora 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 403 immigration records available for the last name Tora. 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 151 military records available for the last name Tora. For the veterans among your Tora ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tora lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Tora life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Tora in 1965 was 71, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tora

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tora 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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