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Torres Vega Family History

Torres Vega 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: Torres, Torrence, Trevena, Torrente, Torregrossa, Borresen, Forrester

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Where is the Torres Vega family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torres Vega 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 Torres Vega ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Jornalero and Costurera were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Torres Vega. 38% of Torres Vega men worked as a Jornalero and 100% of Torres Vega women worked as a Costurera.

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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

  • Jornalero
    38%
  • Labrador
    38%
  • Picador De Caa
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Costurera
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Torres Vega. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torres Vega 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Torres Vega. 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 98 military records available for the last name Torres Vega. For the veterans among your Torres Vega ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torres Vega lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Torres Vega life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Torres Vega in 1969 was 78, and 61 in 2002.

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