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Torstensen Family History

Torstensen 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: Torstenson, Thorstenson, Mortensen, Carstensen, Tostenson, Morgensen

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Where is the Torstensen family from?

You can see how Torstensen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torstensen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Torstensen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Torstensen family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Torstensen's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Torstensen families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 587 census records available for the last name Torstensen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torstensen 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 931 immigration records available for the last name Torstensen. 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 87 military records available for the last name Torstensen. For the veterans among your Torstensen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torstensen lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1996, in the United States, Torstensen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Torstensen in 1971 was 55, and 51 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torstensen 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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