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Torrison Family History

Torrison 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: Orrison, Morrison, Torrisi, Marrison, Jordison, Borreson, Larrison

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Where is the Torrison family from?

You can see how Torrison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torrison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Torrison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Torrison families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Torrison's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Torrison families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torrison surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Torrison ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Torrison. 53% of Torrison men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Torrison women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Torrison were Service Man and Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    53%
  • Farming
    18%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Service Man
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Torrison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torrison 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 224 immigration records available for the last name Torrison. 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 172 military records available for the last name Torrison. For the veterans among your Torrison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torrison lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Torrison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Torrison in 1951 was 58, and 89 in 2004.

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