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Torn Family History

Torn Surname Meaning

see Thorne.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Torn family from?

You can see how Torn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Torn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 42 Torn families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 34% of all the recorded Torn's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Torn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torn 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 Torn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Torn. 50% of Torn men worked as a Heavy Worker and 100% of Torn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Heavy Worker
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Torn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Torn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torn 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Torn. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Torn. For the veterans among your Torn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torn lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Torn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Torn in 1964 was 69, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torn 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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