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Torve Family History

Torve 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: Torre, Dore, More, Torney, Love, Force, Dove, Tone, Corse, Toye

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Where is the Torve family from?

You can see how Torve families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torve family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Torve family living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Torve's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Torve families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torve 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 126 census records available for the last name Torve. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torve 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Torve. 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 24 military records available for the last name Torve. For the veterans among your Torve ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torve lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Torve life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Torve in 1963 was 87, and 71 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torve 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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