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Tornet Family History

Tornet 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: Torney, Cornet, Tornes, Torbet, Turner, Torre, Horner, Corner, Tone

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Where is the Tornet family from?

You can see how Tornet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tornet family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1911. The most Tornet families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Tornet families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tornet's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Tornet families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Tornet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tornet 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Tornet. 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 6 military records available for the last name Tornet. For the veterans among your Tornet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tornet lifespan?

Between 1993 and 1998, in the United States, Tornet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Tornet in 1993 was 63, and 94 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tornet 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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