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Tornquist Family History

Tornquist Surname Meaning

Swedish (almost exclusively Törnquist): ornamental name from torn ‘thorn’ or torn ‘tower’ + quist an old or ornamental spelling of kvist ‘twig’.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Tornquist family from?

You can see how Tornquist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tornquist family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tornquist families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Tornquist families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Tornquist's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Tornquist families in 1891.
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What did your Tornquist ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tornquist. 100% of Tornquist women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Tornquist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tornquist 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Tornquist. 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 454 military records available for the last name Tornquist. For the veterans among your Tornquist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tornquist lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Tornquist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Tornquist in 1955 was 54, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tornquist 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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