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Tormoehlen Family History

Tormoehlen 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: Thormahlen, Moehle, Froehle, Torgersen, Vermeulen, Tomerlin

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Where is the Tormoehlen family from?

You can see how Tormoehlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tormoehlen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 16 Tormoehlen families living in Indiana. This was about 59% of all the recorded Tormoehlen's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Tormoehlen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tormoehlen 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 Tormoehlen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stitcher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tormoehlen. 50% of Tormoehlen men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Tormoehlen women worked as a Stitcher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tormoehlen were Farmer and Stenographer.

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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%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stitcher
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Tormoehlen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 415 census records available for the last name Tormoehlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tormoehlen 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Tormoehlen. 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 44 military records available for the last name Tormoehlen. For the veterans among your Tormoehlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tormoehlen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Tormoehlen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Tormoehlen in 1964 was 89, and 89 in 2004.

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