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Tornie Family History

Tornie 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: Torre, Torney, Tone, Gornik, Torno, Borne, Towne, Hornik, Norrie

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Where is the Tornie family from?

You can see how Tornie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tornie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Tornie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 5 Tornie families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tornie's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Tornie families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tornie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1901
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What did your Tornie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Attendant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tornie. 100% of Tornie men worked as an Attendant.

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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

  • Attendant
    100%

What Tornie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Tornie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tornie 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Tornie. 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 Tornie. For the veterans among your Tornie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tornie lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1978, in the United States, Tornie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Tornie in 1967 was 82, and 95 in 1978.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tornie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tornie 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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