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Torigian Family History

Torigian 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: Torosian, Torian, Lorigan, Horigan, Organ, Tristan, Morgan, Toribio

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Where is the Torigian family from?

You can see how Torigian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torigian family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Torigian families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Torigian families living in Massachusetts. This was about 17% of all the recorded Torigian's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Torigian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torigian 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 Torigian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seasonal Fruit Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Torigian. 50% of Torigian men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Torigian women worked as a Seasonal Fruit Work.

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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%
  • Tailor
    22%
  • Waiter
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seasonal Fruit Work
    100%

What Torigian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 466 census records available for the last name Torigian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torigian 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 359 immigration records available for the last name Torigian. 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 239 military records available for the last name Torigian. For the veterans among your Torigian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torigian lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Torigian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Torigian in 1950 was 22, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torigian 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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