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Tornow Family History

Tornow Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of the four places so named in eastern Germany probably of similar origin to Torney

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Tornow family from?

You can see how Tornow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tornow family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Tornow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Tornow families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Tornow's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Tornow families in 1911.
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What did your Tornow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tornow. 34% of Tornow men worked as a Farmer and 23% of Tornow women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tornow were Carpenter and Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Attendant
    8%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Seamstress
    23%
  • Saleslady
    12%
  • Housework
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Tornow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tornow 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 648 immigration records available for the last name Tornow. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Tornow. For the veterans among your Tornow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tornow lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Tornow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Tornow in 1957 was 31, and 85 in 2004.

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