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Torossian Name Meaning

Armenian: variant of Torosian found mainly in the US France and Lebanon.

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


Similar surnames: Torosian, Torosyan, Bedrossian, Boghossian, Petrossian, Sarkissian

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Where is the Torossian family from?

You can see how Torossian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torossian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Torossian families living in California. This was about 20% of all the recorded Torossian's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Torossian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torossian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Torossian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Torossian. 34% of Torossian men worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Proprietor
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
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Census Records

There are 272 census records available for the last name Torossian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torossian 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 598 immigration records available for the last name Torossian. 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 118 military records available for the last name Torossian. For the veterans among your Torossian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torossian lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Torossian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Torossian in 1965 was 69, and 71 in 2004.

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