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Torsell Family History

Torsell 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: Thorsell, Torell, Forsell, Cornell, Gorrell, Orrell, Tyrrell, Truell

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Where is the Torsell family from?

You can see how Torsell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torsell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Torsell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Torsell family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Torsell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Torsell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torsell 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 Torsell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Torsell. 45% of Torsell men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Torsell women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Salesman
    45%
  • Farming
    34%
  • Machinist
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Torsell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 731 census records available for the last name Torsell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torsell 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 345 immigration records available for the last name Torsell. 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 88 military records available for the last name Torsell. For the veterans among your Torsell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torsell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Torsell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Torsell in 1964 was 60, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Torsell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torsell 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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