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Torrance Family History

Torrance Surname Meaning

Scottish (Glasgow and Midlothian) and Irish (Derry): variant of Torrence.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Torrance family from?

You can see how Torrance families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torrance family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Torrance families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 73 Torrance families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Torrance's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Torrance families in 1891.
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What did your Torrance ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Torrance. 25% of Torrance men worked as a General Labourer and 81% of Torrance women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Torrance were Plumber and Unpaid Domestic Dutie.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    25%
  • Turner (lathe Operator
    9%
  • Naval Architect Student University
    9%
  • Plumber
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    3%

What Torrance family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 33,000 census records available for the last name Torrance. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torrance 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Torrance. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Torrance. For the veterans among your Torrance ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torrance lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Torrance life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Torrance in 1956 was 31, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torrance 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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