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Tornlund Family History

Tornlund 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: Nordlund, Forslund, Norland, Morland, Worland, Gronlund, Borland

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Where is the Tornlund family from?

You can see how Tornlund families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tornlund family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tornlund family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Tornlund's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tornlund families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tornlund 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 52 census records available for the last name Tornlund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tornlund 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Tornlund. 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 12 military records available for the last name Tornlund. For the veterans among your Tornlund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tornlund lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1999, in the United States, Tornlund life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Tornlund in 1977 was 74, and 85 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tornlund 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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