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Torran Family History

Torran 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: Toran, Torian, Norman, Torre, Organ, Jordan, Gorman, Verran, Forman

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Where is the Torran family from?

You can see how Torran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torran family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Torran families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Torran family living in Argyll. This was about 50% of all the recorded Torran's in Scotland. Argyll and 1 other county had the highest population of Torran families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torran surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1841
  • 1851
  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Torran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torran 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Torran. 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 22 military records available for the last name Torran. For the veterans among your Torran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torran lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1995, in the United States, Torran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Torran in 1962 was 66, and 72 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torran 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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