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Torguson Family History

Torguson 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: Torgeson, Borgeson, Ferguson, Torgerson, Torson, Morgeson, Tronson

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Where is the Torguson family from?

You can see how Torguson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torguson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Torguson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Torguson families living in Northumberland. This was about 56% of all the recorded Torguson's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Torguson families in 1891.
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What did your Torguson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Torguson. 32% of Torguson men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Torguson women worked as a Housework.

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Opperator
    19%
  • Farming
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Torguson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torguson 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Torguson. 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 137 military records available for the last name Torguson. For the veterans among your Torguson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torguson lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Torguson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Torguson in 1966 was 28, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torguson 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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