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Torans Family History

Torans 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: Toran, Morant, Torres, Torno, Toren, Moran, Krans, Torrens, Turano

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Where is the Torans family from?

You can see how Torans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torans family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1901. The most Torans families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Torans families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Torans's in USA. New York had the highest population of Torans families in 1840.
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What did your Torans ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Torans ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Torans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torans 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Torans. 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 3 military records available for the last name Torans. For the veterans among your Torans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torans lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1985, in the United States, Torans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Torans in 1973 was 69, and 81 in 1985.

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