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Toropainen Family History

Toropainen 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: Trainer, Tuominen, Kemppainen, Lorraine, Tolonen, Treinen, Tremaine

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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Toropainen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Toropainen 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Toropainen. 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 Toropainen. For the veterans among your Toropainen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Toropainen lifespan?

Average Toropainen life expectancy in 1989 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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