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Torvin Family History

Torvin 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: Tarvin, Torvik, Corvin, Orvin, Torain, Turpin, Marvin, Toren, Tarin

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Where is the Torvin family from?

You can see how Torvin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torvin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Torvin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Torvin families living in Alabama. This was about 67% of all the recorded Torvin's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Torvin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torvin 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 63 census records available for the last name Torvin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torvin 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Torvin. 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 3 military records available for the last name Torvin. For the veterans among your Torvin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torvin lifespan?

Average Torvin life expectancy in 1963 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torvin 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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