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Torne Family History

Torne 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: Torre, Torney, Tone, Torno, Borne, Towne, Corne, Horne, Thorne

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Where is the Torne family from?

You can see how Torne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Torne families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Torne families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Torne's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Torne families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torne 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 Torne ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Torne. 100% of Torne 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Torne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 664 census records available for the last name Torne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torne 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 333 immigration records available for the last name Torne. 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 230 military records available for the last name Torne. For the veterans among your Torne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torne lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Torne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Torne in 1974 was 82, and 76 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Torne

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torne 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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