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Torell Family History

Torell Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name from the personal name Tor(e) (see Thor) + the suffix -ell a derivative of the Latin adjectival ending -elius.

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English: topographic name from Old French torail torel ‘small tower’.

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


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Where is the Torell family from?

You can see how Torell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Torell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 15 Torell families living in London. This was about 48% of all the recorded Torell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Torell families in 1891.
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What did your Torell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Drifter Fisherman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Torell. 100% of Torell men worked as a Drifter Fisherman and 82% of Torell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Drifter Fisherman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Domestic Duties
    19%

What Torell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Torell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torell 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 589 immigration records available for the last name Torell. 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 233 military records available for the last name Torell. For the veterans among your Torell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Torell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Torell in 1963 was 89, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torell 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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