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Torneten Family History

Torneten 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: Tonnesen, Tornetta, Torney, Thornton, Toren, Porten, Treen, Cornet

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Where is the Torneten family from?

You can see how Torneten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torneten family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Torneten families living in Idaho. This was 100% of all the recorded Torneten's in USA. Idaho had the highest population of Torneten families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torneten surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Torneten ancestors do for a living?

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

What Torneten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Torneten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torneten 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Torneten. 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 19 military records available for the last name Torneten. For the veterans among your Torneten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torneten lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Torneten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Torneten in 1970 was 72, and 94 in 2001.

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