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Torgesen Family History

Torgesen 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: Torgersen, Torgeson, Morgensen, Tonnesen, Jorgensen, Thygesen

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Where is the Torgesen family from?

You can see how Torgesen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torgesen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Torgesen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Torgesen families living in Wisconsin. This was about 33% of all the recorded Torgesen's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Torgesen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torgesen 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 Torgesen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Torgesen. 100% of Torgesen men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Torgesen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 578 census records available for the last name Torgesen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torgesen 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 369 immigration records available for the last name Torgesen. 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 109 military records available for the last name Torgesen. For the veterans among your Torgesen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torgesen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Torgesen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Torgesen in 1967 was 91, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Torgesen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torgesen 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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