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Torgeson Family History

Torgeson Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Norwegian Torgersen or of its rare Swedish cognate Torgersson. Compare Torgerson.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Torgeson family from?

You can see how Torgeson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torgeson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Torgeson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Torgeson families living in Cheshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Torgeson's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Torgeson families in 1891.
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What did your Torgeson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Torgeson. 35% of Torgeson men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Torgeson women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Torgeson were Carpenter and Housekeeper.

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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
    9%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    19%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • Maid
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    13%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Torgeson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torgeson 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 507 immigration records available for the last name Torgeson. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Torgeson. For the veterans among your Torgeson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torgeson lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Torgeson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Torgeson in 1954 was 32, and 77 in 2004.

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