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Torigan Family History

Torigan 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: Torian, Lorigan, Horigan, Organ, Morgan, Horgan, Toran, Dorgan

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Where is the Torigan family from?

You can see how Torigan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torigan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Torigan family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Torigan's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Torigan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torigan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Torigan ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Torigan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torigan 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Torigan. 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 Torigan. For the veterans among your Torigan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torigan lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1983, in the United States, Torigan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Torigan in 1968 was 79, and 84 in 1983.

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