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Torel Family History

Torel 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: Borel, Toren, Topel, Orel, Morel, Torell, Sorel, Vorel, Toral, Turek

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Where is the Torel family from?

You can see how Torel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Torel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Torel family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Torel's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Torel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torel 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 211 census records available for the last name Torel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torel 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Torel. 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 13 military records available for the last name Torel. For the veterans among your Torel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Torel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Torel in 1964 was 73, and 61 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torel 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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