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Torode Family History

Torode Surname Meaning

see Thorold.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Torode family from?

You can see how Torode families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torode family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Torode families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 326 Torode families living in Channel Islands. This was about 84% of all the recorded Torode's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Torode families in 1891.
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What did your Torode ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Torode. 60% of Torode men worked as a Bricklayer and 92% of Torode women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Torode were House Painter and Private Means.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    60%
  • House Painter
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Private Means
    9%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Torode. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torode 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 676 immigration records available for the last name Torode. 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 416 military records available for the last name Torode. For the veterans among your Torode ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torode lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Torode life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Torode in 1962 was 67, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torode 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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