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Tornaben Family History

Tornaben 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: Tornabene, Torney, Tanabe, Toren, Toran, Sonnabend, Tonnesen, Turnage

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Where is the Tornaben family from?

You can see how Tornaben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tornaben family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tornaben family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Tornaben's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tornaben families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Tornaben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tornaben 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Tornaben. 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 27 military records available for the last name Tornaben. For the veterans among your Tornaben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tornaben lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2003, in the United States, Tornaben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Tornaben in 1983 was 65, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tornaben 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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