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Torer Family History

Torer 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: Storer, Torr, Tower, Toren, Tyrer, Tozer, Tober, Dorer, Forer, Borer

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Where is the Torer family from?

You can see how Torer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torer family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Torer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Torer family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Torer's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Torer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torer 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 310 census records available for the last name Torer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torer 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Torer. 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 97 military records available for the last name Torer. For the veterans among your Torer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torer lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1998, in the United States, Torer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Torer in 1960 was 61, and 90 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torer 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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