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Torl Family History

Torl 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: Toll, Torr, Toro, Worl, Torp, Toral, Corl, Toal, Tool, Tong

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Where is the Torl family from?

You can see how Torl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torl family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Torl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Torl families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Torl's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Torl families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Torl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torl 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 Torl. 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 17 military records available for the last name Torl. For the veterans among your Torl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torl lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torl 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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