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Torgnsen Family History

Torgnsen 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: Morgensen, Jorgensen, Torgersen, Sorensen, Lorensen, Torgeson, Torney

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Where is the Torgnsen family from?

You can see how Torgnsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torgnsen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Torgnsen families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Torgnsen's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Torgnsen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Torgnsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torgnsen 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Torgnsen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Torgnsen. For the veterans among your Torgnsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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