This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Tornese family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Tornese Family History

Tornese 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: Tornes, Torney, Torres, Fornes, Thornes, Tonnesen, Ternes, Morgese

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Tornese family from?

You can see how Tornese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tornese family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Tornese families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Tornese families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Tornese's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Tornese families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tornese surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Tornese ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Taylor and Winder were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tornese. 50% of Tornese men worked as a Taylor and 100% of Tornese women worked as a Winder.

View Census Data for Tornese | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Taylor
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Winder
    100%

What Tornese family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 300 census records available for the last name Tornese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tornese census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Tornese

Passenger Lists

There are 151 immigration records available for the last name Tornese. 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.

View all Tornese immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 102 military records available for the last name Tornese. For the veterans among your Tornese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Tornese military records

You've only scratched the surface of Tornese family history

Discover More

What is the average Tornese lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Tornese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Tornese in 1962 was 80, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tornese

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tornese 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Tornese family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial