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Tornabe Family History

Tornabe 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: Tanabe, Turnage, Tornabene, Bernabe, Torre, Torney, Tone, Knabe

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Where is the Tornabe family from?

You can see how Tornabe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tornabe family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tornabe family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tornabe's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Tornabe families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Tornabe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tornabe 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Tornabe. 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 Tornabe. For the veterans among your Tornabe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tornabe lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Tornabe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Tornabe in 1957 was 61, and 54 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tornabe 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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