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Tormodsen Family History

Tormodsen 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, Norden, Tronson, Toren, Goodson, Kormos, Roden, Korosec

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Where is the Tormodsen family from?

You can see how Tormodsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tormodsen family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Tormodsen family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Tormodsen's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Tormodsen families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Tormodsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tormodsen 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Tormodsen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Tormodsen. For the veterans among your Tormodsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tormodsen lifespan?

Average Tormodsen life expectancy in 2001 was 73 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tormodsen 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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