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Torseth Family History

Torseth 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: Borseth, Forseth, Roseth, Torbett, Dorsett, Forsyth, Torbet, Dotseth

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Where is the Torseth family from?

You can see how Torseth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torseth family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Torseth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Torseth family living in Minnesota. This was about 33% of all the recorded Torseth's in USA. Minnesota and 2 other states had the highest population of Torseth families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torseth 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 Torseth ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farming
    100%

What Torseth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 268 census records available for the last name Torseth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torseth 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 308 immigration records available for the last name Torseth. 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 63 military records available for the last name Torseth. For the veterans among your Torseth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torseth lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Torseth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Torseth in 1963 was 72, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Torseth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torseth 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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