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Tornkvist Family History

Tornkvist 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, Cornish, Travis, Torrisi, Hornish

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What did your Tornkvist ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tornkvist. 100% of Tornkvist men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Tornkvist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tornkvist 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 401 immigration records available for the last name Tornkvist. 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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There are 26 military records available for the last name Tornkvist. For the veterans among your Tornkvist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tornkvist lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Tornkvist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Tornkvist in 1972 was 79, and 93 in 2001.

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