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Tornguist Family History

Tornguist 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: Tornquist, Thornquist, Turnquist, Youngquist, Norquist, Nordquist

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Where is the Tornguist family from?

You can see how Tornguist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tornguist family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Tornguist families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Tornguist's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Tornguist families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tornguist surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Tornguist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tornguist 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Tornguist. 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 Tornguist. For the veterans among your Tornguist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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