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Torgenson Family History

Torgenson 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: Jorgenson, Torgerson, Torgeson, Sorenson, Torkelson, Morgensen

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Where is the Torgenson family from?

You can see how Torgenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torgenson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Torgenson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 34 Torgenson families living in Minnesota. This was about 54% of all the recorded Torgenson's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Torgenson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torgenson 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 Torgenson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Torgenson. 35% of Torgenson men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Torgenson women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Torgenson were Common Labor and Proprietor.

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Common Labor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    30%
  • Housekeeper
    30%
  • Sales Lady
    20%
  • Proprietor
    20%

What Torgenson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Torgenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torgenson 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Torgenson. 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 75 military records available for the last name Torgenson. For the veterans among your Torgenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torgenson lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Torgenson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Torgenson in 1973 was 60, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torgenson 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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