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Torgusen Family History

Torgusen 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: Torgersen, Torgeson, Toren, Morgen, Horgen, Morgensen, Tonnesen

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Where is the Torgusen family from?

You can see how Torgusen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torgusen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Torgusen families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Torgusen families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Torgusen's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Torgusen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torgusen 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 Torgusen ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Porter
    100%

What Torgusen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Torgusen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torgusen 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Torgusen. 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 33 military records available for the last name Torgusen. For the veterans among your Torgusen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torgusen lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Torgusen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Torgusen in 1972 was 84, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torgusen 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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