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Tormis Family History

Tormis 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: Boris, Morris, Norris, Torres, Kormos, Doris, Moris, Tomes, Terris

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Where is the Tormis family from?

You can see how Tormis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tormis family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Tormis family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Tormis's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tormis families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Tormis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tormis 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Tormis. 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 13 military records available for the last name Tormis. For the veterans among your Tormis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tormis lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Tormis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Tormis in 1971 was 75, and 52 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tormis 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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