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Torla Family History

Torla 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: Torma, Torre, Mora, Toll, Bora, Toda, Pola, Torno, Perla, Torr

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Where is the Torla family from?

You can see how Torla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torla family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Torla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Torla family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Torla's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Torla families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torla 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 Torla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Helper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Torla. 100% of Torla men worked as a Helper.

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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 1940

  • Helper
    100%

What Torla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Torla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torla 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Torla. 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 65 military records available for the last name Torla. For the veterans among your Torla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torla lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Torla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Torla in 1963 was 73, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torla 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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