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Tornbull Family History

Tornbull 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: Turnbull, Cornell, Cornwall, Corbell, Trull, Torell, Gornall

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Where is the Tornbull family from?

You can see how Tornbull families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tornbull family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Tornbull families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Tornbull family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Tornbull's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Tornbull families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tornbull surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1841
  • 1851
  • 1871
  • 1881
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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Tornbull. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tornbull 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Tornbull. 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 5 military records available for the last name Tornbull. For the veterans among your Tornbull ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tornbull lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1975, in the United States, Tornbull life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Tornbull in 1964 was 77, and 62 in 1975.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tornbull 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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