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Torgen Family History

Torgen 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: Toren, Morgen, Horgen, Borgen, Sorgen, Torre, Torney, Organ, Norden

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Where is the Torgen family from?

You can see how Torgen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torgen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Torgen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Torgen families living in Minnesota. This was about 36% of all the recorded Torgen's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Torgen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torgen 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 87 census records available for the last name Torgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torgen 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Torgen. 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 34 military records available for the last name Torgen. For the veterans among your Torgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torgen lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1991, in the United States, Torgen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Torgen in 1978 was 78, and 93 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torgen 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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