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Torngren Family History

Torngren 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: Thorngren, Youngren, Forsgren, Nordgren, Norgren, Torre, Torney

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Where is the Torngren family from?

You can see how Torngren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torngren family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Torngren families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Torngren families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Torngren's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Torngren families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torngren 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 Torngren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Torngren. 50% of Torngren men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Torngren women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Machinist
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Torngren family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Torngren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torngren 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 600 immigration records available for the last name Torngren. 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 184 military records available for the last name Torngren. For the veterans among your Torngren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torngren lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Torngren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Torngren in 1950 was 46, and 60 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Torngren

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torngren 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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