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Tornoff Family History

Tornoff 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: Tarnoff, Tordoff, Fornoff, Torno, Orloff, Turoff, Boroff, Tornow

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Where is the Tornoff family from?

You can see how Tornoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tornoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tornoff families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tornoff's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Tornoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tornoff 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 67 census records available for the last name Tornoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tornoff 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Tornoff. 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 9 military records available for the last name Tornoff. For the veterans among your Tornoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tornoff lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1983, in the United States, Tornoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Tornoff in 1977 was 45, and 38 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tornoff 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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