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Torrin Family History

Torrin 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: Corrin, Torain, Torri, Morrin, Torre, Morris, Dobrin, Turpin, Norris

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Where is the Torrin family from?

You can see how Torrin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torrin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Torrin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Torrin family living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Torrin's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Torrin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torrin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Torrin ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Torrin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torrin 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Torrin. 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 9 military records available for the last name Torrin. For the veterans among your Torrin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torrin lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1983, in the United States, Torrin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Torrin in 1971 was 80, and 95 in 1983.

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