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Tormala Family History

Tormala 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: Tomala, Tuomala, Wormald, Torralba, Toral, Torma, Norman, Gorman

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Where is the Tormala family from?

You can see how Tormala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tormala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tormala families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Tormala's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Tormala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tormala 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 Tormala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tormala. 58% of Tormala men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Tormala women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    58%
  • Fisherman
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Tormala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 227 census records available for the last name Tormala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tormala 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Tormala. 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 82 military records available for the last name Tormala. For the veterans among your Tormala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tormala lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2001, in the United States, Tormala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Tormala in 1958 was 60, and 66 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tormala

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tormala 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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