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Torrans Family History

Torrans 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, Torres, Porras, Toran, Tarrant, Orians, Terrano, Morgans

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Where is the Torrans family from?

You can see how Torrans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torrans family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Torrans families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Torrans families living in North Carolina. This was about 50% of all the recorded Torrans's in USA. North Carolina and 1 other state had the highest population of Torrans families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torrans surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Torrans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Torrans. 43% of Torrans men worked as a 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
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Machine Operator
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Torrans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torrans 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Torrans. 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 144 military records available for the last name Torrans. For the veterans among your Torrans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torrans lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Torrans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Torrans in 1964 was 73, and 80 in 2004.

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