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Torget Family History

Torget 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: Forget, Torbet, Torre, Torney, Torres, Toren, Morgen, Borges, Gorges

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Where is the Torget family from?

You can see how Torget families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torget family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Torget family living in Alaska. This was 100% of all the recorded Torget's in USA. Alaska had the highest population of Torget families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torget 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 Torget ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Torget. 100% of Torget men worked as a Fisherman.

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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

  • Fisherman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Torget. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torget 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Torget. 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 29 military records available for the last name Torget. For the veterans among your Torget ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torget lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Torget life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Torget in 1963 was 83, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torget 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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