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Torrent Family History

Torrent 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: Torrens, Torrente, Forrest, Torre, Trent, Current, Torres, Toren

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Where is the Torrent family from?

You can see how Torrent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torrent family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Torrent families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Torrent family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Torrent's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Torrent families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torrent 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 Torrent ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Torrent. 34% of Torrent men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Torrent women worked as a Farm Laborer. .

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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
    34%
  • Electrician
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Torrent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torrent 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 474 immigration records available for the last name Torrent. 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 208 military records available for the last name Torrent. For the veterans among your Torrent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torrent lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Torrent life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Torrent in 1962 was 73, and 85 in 2004.

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