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Torensen Family History

Torensen 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: Sorensen, Lorensen, Sorenson, Morgensen, Jorgensen, Torgersen

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Where is the Torensen family from?

You can see how Torensen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torensen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1891. The most Torensen families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Torensen families living in Inverness-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Torensen's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Torensen families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Torensen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torensen 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Torensen. 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 2 military records available for the last name Torensen. For the veterans among your Torensen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torensen lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torensen 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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