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Toerner Family History

Toerner Name 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: Koerner, Boerner, Zoerner, Goerner, Hoerner, Woerner, Doerner, Berner

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Where is the Toerner family from?

You can see how Toerner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Toerner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Toerner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Toerner families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Toerner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Toerner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Toerner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Toerner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Toerner. 20% of Toerner men worked as a Laborer and 45% of Toerner women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Toerner were Truck Driver and Operator. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Machinist
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    45%
  • Looper
    34%
  • Operator
    23%
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Census Records

There are 920 census records available for the last name Toerner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Toerner 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Toerner. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 139 military records available for the last name Toerner. For the veterans among your Toerner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Toerner lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Toerner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Toerner in 1965 was 77, and 80 in 2003.

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