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Torolf Family History

Torolf 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: Rolf, Toro, Torok, Turoff, Torell, Boroff, Tordoff, Korol, Toole

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Where is the Torolf family from?

You can see how Torolf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torolf family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Torolf family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Torolf's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Torolf families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torolf 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 5 census records available for the last name Torolf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torolf 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Torolf. 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 16 military records available for the last name Torolf. For the veterans among your Torolf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torolf lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1997, in the United States, Torolf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Torolf in 1981 was 92, and 72 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torolf 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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