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Torton Family History

Torton 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: Orton, Worton, Morton, Norton, Horton, Tolton, Turton, Forton, Lorton

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Where is the Torton family from?

You can see how Torton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Torton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Torton families living in Quebec. This was about 88% of all the recorded Torton's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Torton families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torton 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 Torton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Torton. 50% of Torton men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Torton women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Torton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 568 census records available for the last name Torton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torton 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Torton. 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 83 military records available for the last name Torton. For the veterans among your Torton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torton lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Torton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Torton in 1964 was 74, and 74 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torton 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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