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Tornan Family History

Tornan 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: Toran, Dornan, Torian, Norman, Torney, Organ, Jordan, Gorman, Forman

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Where is the Tornan family from?

You can see how Tornan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tornan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Tornan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Tornan family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Tornan's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Tornan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Tornan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tornan 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 Tornan. 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 25 military records available for the last name Tornan. For the veterans among your Tornan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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