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Torness Family History

Torness 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, Forness, Torney, Furness, Torres, Fornes, Torrens, Harness

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Where is the Torness family from?

You can see how Torness families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torness family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Torness family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Torness's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Torness families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torness 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 Torness ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Torness. 100% of Torness men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Torness women worked as a Saleswoman.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    100%

What Torness family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Torness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torness 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Torness. 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 2 military records available for the last name Torness. For the veterans among your Torness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torness lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2003, in the United States, Torness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Torness in 1981 was 64, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torness 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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