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Torreson Family History

Torreson 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: Borreson, Torgeson, Torres, Torkelson, Tolleson, Orrison, Borresen

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Where is the Torreson family from?

You can see how Torreson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torreson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Torreson families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Torreson families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Torreson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Torreson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torreson 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 Torreson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Torreson. 28% of Torreson men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Torreson women 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
    28%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Proprietor Gartion Station
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Torreson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 515 census records available for the last name Torreson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torreson 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Torreson. 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 42 military records available for the last name Torreson. For the veterans among your Torreson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torreson lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Torreson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Torreson in 1964 was 74, and 94 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torreson 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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