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Torell Name Meaning

English: topographic name from Old French torail, torel ‘small tower’. Swedish: ornamental name from the personal name Tor (see Thor) + the common adjectival suffix -ell, from the Latin adjectival ending -elius.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Thorell, Norell, Orell, Thornell, Nordell, Toll, Morel, Torello

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Torell Family Origin

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Torell Family Occupations

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  • Mechanic

    50%

  • Servant

    50%

In 1881, the most common Torell occupation in Canada was Mechanic. 50% of Torell's were Mechanics. Mechanic and Servant were the top 2 reported jobs worked by Torell.

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Torell Historical Records

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Torell Life Expectancy

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