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Torevell Family History

Torevell Surname Meaning

see Turvill.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Torevell family from?

You can see how Torevell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torevell family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Torevell families living in Dorset. This was about 28% of all the recorded Torevell's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Torevell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torevell 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 Torevell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Agricultural Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Torevell. 100% of Torevell men worked as an Agricultural Labourer and 85% of Torevell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Agricultural Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Cotton Weaver
    16%

What Torevell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 506 census records available for the last name Torevell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torevell 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Torevell. 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 58 military records available for the last name Torevell. For the veterans among your Torevell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torevell lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Torevell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Torevell in 1978 was 78, and 103 in 2003.

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