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Torvell Family History

Torvell 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: Torell, Norvell, Cornell, Gorrell, Orrell, Tyrrell, Truell, Corbell

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Where is the Torvell family from?

You can see how Torvell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torvell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Torvell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Torvell families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Torvell's in USA. New York had the highest population of Torvell families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Torvell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torvell 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Torvell. 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 30 military records available for the last name Torvell. For the veterans among your Torvell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torvell lifespan?

Average Torvell life expectancy in 1996 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torvell 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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