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Torling Family History

Torling 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: Norling, Bolling, Horning, Harling, Darling, Dorning, Cooling

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Where is the Torling family from?

You can see how Torling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torling family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Torling family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Torling's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Torling families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torling 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 94 census records available for the last name Torling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torling 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Torling. 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 military records available for the last name Torling. For the veterans among your Torling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torling lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2001, in the United States, Torling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Torling in 1981 was 80, and 94 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torling 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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