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Torvinen Family History

Torvinen 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: Toivonen, Jarvinen, Treinen, Torney, Toren, Jokinen, Trainer

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Where is the Torvinen family from?

You can see how Torvinen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torvinen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Torvinen families living in Minnesota. This was about 37% of all the recorded Torvinen's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Torvinen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torvinen 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 Torvinen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Torvinen. 39% of Torvinen men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • New Worker
    16%

What Torvinen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 374 census records available for the last name Torvinen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torvinen 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Torvinen. 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 169 military records available for the last name Torvinen. For the veterans among your Torvinen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torvinen lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Torvinen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Torvinen in 1951 was 38, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Torvinen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torvinen 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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