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Torda Family History

Torda Surname 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: Toda, Korda, Corda, Borda, Torma, Lord, Torre, Ford, Boda, Mora

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Where is the Torda family from?

You can see how Torda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torda family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Torda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Torda families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Torda's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Torda families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torda surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Torda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Torda. 50% of Torda 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Core Maker
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    25%

What Torda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 514 census records available for the last name Torda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torda 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 230 immigration records available for the last name Torda. 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 213 military records available for the last name Torda. For the veterans among your Torda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torda lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Torda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Torda in 1942 was 44, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Torda

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torda ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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