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Toreson Family History

Toreson 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: Thoreson, Torson, Torgeson, Toren, Sorenson, Forson, Oveson, Teson

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Where is the Toreson family from?

You can see how Toreson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Toreson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Toreson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 39 Toreson families living in Wisconsin. This was about 37% of all the recorded Toreson's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Toreson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Toreson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Toreson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Toreson. 40% of Toreson men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    40%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%
  • Mechanic
    14%
  • Machinist
    14%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Toreson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Toreson 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 362 immigration records available for the last name Toreson. 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 225 military records available for the last name Toreson. For the veterans among your Toreson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Toreson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Toreson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Toreson in 1963 was 80, and 84 in 2003.

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