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Toros Family History

Toros 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: Boros, Toro, Torok, Oros, Moros, Voros, Tokos, Boris, Torre, Troy

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Where is the Toros family from?

You can see how Toros families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Toros family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Toros families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Toros families living in Colorado. This was about 47% of all the recorded Toros's in USA. Colorado and 1 other state had the highest population of Toros families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Toros 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 Toros ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Toros. 50% of Toros men worked as a Laborer.

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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%
  • Proprietor
    50%

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Census Records

There are 426 census records available for the last name Toros. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Toros 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 230 immigration records available for the last name Toros. 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 99 military records available for the last name Toros. For the veterans among your Toros ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Toros lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Toros life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Toros in 1967 was 54, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Toros 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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