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Torgrimson Family History

Torgrimson Surname Meaning

Scandinavian: patronymic from the Old Norse personal name Torgrimr.

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


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Where is the Torgrimson family from?

You can see how Torgrimson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torgrimson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Torgrimson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Torgrimson families living in Minnesota. This was about 51% of all the recorded Torgrimson's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Torgrimson families in 1880.
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What did your Torgrimson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Torgrimson. 53% of Torgrimson men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Torgrimson women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Torgrimson were Truck Driver and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    53%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    34%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%

What Torgrimson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Torgrimson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torgrimson 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Torgrimson. 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 152 military records available for the last name Torgrimson. For the veterans among your Torgrimson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torgrimson lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Torgrimson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Torgrimson in 1943 was 68, and 79 in 2004.

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