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Torngerst Family History

Torngerst 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: Torgersen, Tornes, Tornquist, Youngers, Tornberg, Bornhorst, Longest

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Where is the Torngerst family from?

You can see how Torngerst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torngerst family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Torngerst family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Torngerst's in USA. New York had the highest population of Torngerst families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Torngerst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torngerst 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Torngerst. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Torngerst. For the veterans among your Torngerst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torngerst lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torngerst 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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