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Tornberg Family History

Tornberg Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name from torn ‘thorn’ or torn ‘tower’ + berg ‘mountain’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Tornberg family from?

You can see how Tornberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tornberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Tornberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Tornberg families living in Norfolk. This was about 60% of all the recorded Tornberg's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Tornberg families in 1891.
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What did your Tornberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tornberg. 100% of Tornberg women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Tornberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 718 census records available for the last name Tornberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tornberg 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Tornberg. 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 166 military records available for the last name Tornberg. For the veterans among your Tornberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tornberg lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Tornberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Tornberg in 1957 was 56, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tornberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tornberg 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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