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Torian Name Meaning

Americanized form of Italian Toriano: habitational name from Torriano (in Pavia province) or from any of the places called Torriana (for example in Mantova province) or from any of the places called (La) Torre or Torri (for example in Pavia and in Siena province). Compare Torain .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Torino, Toran, Florian, Gordan, Borin, Tobias, Corman, Thran, Boran

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Where is the Torian family from?

You can see how Torian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torian family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Torian families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Torian family living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Torian's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Torian families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Torian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Torian. 33% of Torian men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Torian women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Torian were Proprietor and Seamstress. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    33%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Proprietor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    18%
  • Saleslady
    14%
  • Cook
    11%
  • Seamstress
    11%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Torian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torian 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Torian. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Torian. For the veterans among your Torian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torian lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Torian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Torian in 1954 was 40, and 74 in 2004.

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