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Torren Family History

Torren 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: Torre, Torres, Toren, Torrens, Morren, Forren, Torrey, Orren, Torrez

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Where is the Torren family from?

You can see how Torren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torren family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Torren families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Torren families living in Wisconsin. This was about 53% of all the recorded Torren's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Torren families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torren 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 Torren ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Torren family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 568 census records available for the last name Torren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torren 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Torren. 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 89 military records available for the last name Torren. For the veterans among your Torren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torren lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Torren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Torren in 1973 was 58, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torren 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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