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Torgusson Family History

Torgusson 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: Torgerson, Fergusson, Torgeson, Trulson, Pousson, Torkelson

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Where is the Torgusson family from?

You can see how Torgusson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torgusson family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1871. The most Torgusson families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Torgusson family living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Torgusson's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Torgusson families in 1841.
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  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Torgusson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torgusson 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Torgusson. 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 9 military records available for the last name Torgusson. For the veterans among your Torgusson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torgusson lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2002, in the United States, Torgusson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Torgusson in 1987 was 83, and 64 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torgusson 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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