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Torres Diaz Family History

Torres Diaz 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: Torres, Correia, Torrisi, Forrestal, Torosian, Torrez, Torossian

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Where is the Torres Diaz family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torres Diaz 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 Torres Diaz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labrador and Bordadora were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Torres Diaz. 40% of Torres Diaz men worked as a Labrador and 34% of Torres Diaz women worked as a Bordadora. Some less common occupations for Americans named Torres Diaz were Agricultor and Dependiente.

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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

  • Labrador
    40%
  • Jornalero
    20%
  • Carpintero
    14%
  • Agricultor
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bordadora
    34%
  • Costurera
    34%
  • Dependiente
    34%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Torres Diaz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torres Diaz 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 343 immigration records available for the last name Torres Diaz. 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 177 military records available for the last name Torres Diaz. For the veterans among your Torres Diaz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torres Diaz lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Torres Diaz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Torres Diaz in 1957 was 4, and 65 in 2004.

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