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Torens Family History

Torens 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: Toren, Torrens, Trent, Toles, Oren, Torres, Torno, Ovens, Goren

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Where is the Torens family from?

You can see how Torens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torens family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Torens families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 6 Torens families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Torens's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Torens families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torens 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 Torens ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Income was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Torens. 100% of Torens women worked as an Income.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Income
    100%

What Torens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Torens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torens 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Torens. 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 9 military records available for the last name Torens. For the veterans among your Torens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torens lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1988, in the United States, Torens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Torens in 1978 was 69, and 70 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torens 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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