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Toures Family History

Toures 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: Torres, Toure, Turek, Torre, Toles, Terres, Toren, Ours, Bouras

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Where is the Toures family from?

You can see how Toures families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Toures family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Toures families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Toures families living in Louisiana. This was about 56% of all the recorded Toures's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Toures families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Toures 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 144 census records available for the last name Toures. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Toures 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Toures. 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 12 military records available for the last name Toures. For the veterans among your Toures ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Toures lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1995, in the United States, Toures life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Toures in 1963 was 68, and 92 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Toures 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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