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Torvanger Family History

Torvanger 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: Loranger, Pranger, Ranger, Granger, Trager, Orange, Tranter, Tanger

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Where is the Torvanger family from?

You can see how Torvanger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torvanger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Torvanger families living in Washington. This was 100% of all the recorded Torvanger's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Torvanger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torvanger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Torvanger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torvanger 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Torvanger. 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 7 military records available for the last name Torvanger. For the veterans among your Torvanger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torvanger lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Torvanger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Torvanger in 1960 was 55, and 93 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torvanger 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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