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Torfin Family History

Torfin 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: Morfin, Torain, Turpin, Toren, Tarin, Train, Tobin, Turin, Morin

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Where is the Torfin family from?

You can see how Torfin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torfin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Torfin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Torfin family living in Berkshire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Torfin's in United Kingdom. Berkshire and 4 other counties had the highest population of Torfin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torfin 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 Torfin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Torfin. 50% of Torfin men worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Torfin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 434 census records available for the last name Torfin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torfin 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Torfin. 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 78 military records available for the last name Torfin. For the veterans among your Torfin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torfin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Torfin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Torfin in 1962 was 81, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torfin 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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