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Tornlof Family History

Tornlof 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: Torno, Tornow, Torney, Thornton, Toro, Orloff, Torok, Townley, Torell

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Where is the Tornlof family from?

You can see how Tornlof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tornlof family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tornlof families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Tornlof family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Tornlof's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Tornlof families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Tornlof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tornlof 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Tornlof. 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 7 military records available for the last name Tornlof. For the veterans among your Tornlof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tornlof lifespan?

Average Tornlof life expectancy in 1980 was 59 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tornlof 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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