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Toresen Family History

Toresen 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: Thoresen, Toren, Treen, Tonnesen, Torgersen, Boreen, Noreen, Thuesen

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Where is the Toresen family from?

You can see how Toresen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Toresen family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Toresen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Toresen family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Toresen's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Toresen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Toresen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 293 census records available for the last name Toresen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Toresen 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 365 immigration records available for the last name Toresen. 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 13 military records available for the last name Toresen. For the veterans among your Toresen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Toresen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1990, in the United States, Toresen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Toresen in 1966 was 68, and 81 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Toresen 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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