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Tornell Family History

Tornell 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: Cornell, Torell, Thornell, Torney, Carnell, Darnell, Gorrell, Orrell

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Where is the Tornell family from?

You can see how Tornell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tornell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tornell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Tornell families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Tornell's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Tornell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tornell 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 Tornell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tornell. 17% of Tornell men worked as a Salesman and 43% of Tornell women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tornell were Janitor and Teacher.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Contractor
    17%
  • Janitor
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    43%
  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Teacher
    29%

What Tornell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tornell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tornell 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 519 immigration records available for the last name Tornell. 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 102 military records available for the last name Tornell. For the veterans among your Tornell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tornell lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Tornell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Tornell in 1961 was 68, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tornell 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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