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Tore Family History

Tore 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: Dore, Torre, More, Tone, Toye, Ore, Torr, Toro, Gore, Toren

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Where is the Tore family from?

You can see how Tore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tore family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Tore families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Tore families living in Quebec. This was about 43% of all the recorded Tore's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Tore families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tore 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 Tore ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tore. 41% of Tore men worked as a Laborer and 29% of Tore women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tore were Miner and Stenographer.

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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
    41%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Miner
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    29%
  • Laundress
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Stenographer
    15%

What Tore family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Tore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tore 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 663 immigration records available for the last name Tore. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Tore. For the veterans among your Tore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tore lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Tore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Tore in 1966 was 74, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tore

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tore 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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