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Torrel Family History

Torrel 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: Torre, Torres, Terrel, Torrey, Torrez, Worrel, Borel, Torney, Turkel

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Where is the Torrel family from?

You can see how Torrel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torrel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Torrel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Torrel families living in Louisiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Torrel's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Torrel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torrel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Torrel ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 227 census records available for the last name Torrel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torrel 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Torrel. 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 26 military records available for the last name Torrel. For the veterans among your Torrel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torrel lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2000, in the United States, Torrel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Torrel in 1975 was 47, and 84 in 2000.

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