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Torgrude Family History

Torgrude 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: Torre, Trude, Forgue, Tongue, Fortune, Torres, Torr, Argue, Torrens

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Where is the Torgrude family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torgrude 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 Torgrude ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Well Driller
    100%

What Torgrude family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Torgrude. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torgrude 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Torgrude. 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 military records available for the last name Torgrude. For the veterans among your Torgrude ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torgrude lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Torgrude life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Torgrude in 1965 was 84, and 95 in 2003.

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