This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Torland family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Torland Family History

Torland 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: Norland, Morland, Worland, Borland, Toland, Dorland, Forland, Orland

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Torland family from?

You can see how Torland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torland family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Torland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Torland family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Torland's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Torland families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Torland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Torland. 100% of Torland men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Torland women worked as a Farmer.

View Census Data for Torland | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Registered Nurse
    50%

What Torland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 255 census records available for the last name Torland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torland census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Torland

Passenger Lists

There are 201 immigration records available for the last name Torland. 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.

View all Torland immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 86 military records available for the last name Torland. For the veterans among your Torland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Torland military records

You've only scratched the surface of Torland family history

Discover More

What is the average Torland lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Torland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Torland in 1964 was 80, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Torland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torland 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Torland family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial