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Tornblom Family History

Tornblom 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: Kornblum, Torno, Toribio, Turnbow, Torello, Tornow, Kornbluh

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Where is the Tornblom family from?

You can see how Tornblom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tornblom family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Tornblom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Tornblom families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tornblom's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Tornblom families in 1891.
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What did your Tornblom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shipping Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tornblom. 100% of Tornblom men worked as a Shipping Clerk.

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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

  • Shipping Clerk
    100%

What Tornblom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 354 census records available for the last name Tornblom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tornblom 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 826 immigration records available for the last name Tornblom. 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 76 military records available for the last name Tornblom. For the veterans among your Tornblom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tornblom lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Tornblom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Tornblom in 1960 was 65, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tornblom 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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