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Torna Family History

Torna 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: Torno, Torma, Tong, Horn, Torre, Mora, Torney, Thorn, Bora, Tone

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Where is the Torna family from?

You can see how Torna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torna family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Torna family living in Hawaii. This was about 25% of all the recorded Torna's in USA. Hawaii and 3 other states had the highest population of Torna families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torna 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 Torna ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Torna. 100% of Torna women worked as an Operator.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Torna family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Torna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torna 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Torna. 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 11 military records available for the last name Torna. For the veterans among your Torna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torna lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2003, in the United States, Torna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Torna in 1984 was 87, and 101 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Torna

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torna 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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