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Toronsen Family History

Toronsen 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: Tronson, Tolonen, Thronson, Sorensen, Lorensen, Torney, Toren, Tyrone

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Where is the Toronsen family from?

You can see how Toronsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Toronsen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Toronsen families living in Virginia. This was about 86% of all the recorded Toronsen's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Toronsen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Toronsen 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 16 census records available for the last name Toronsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Toronsen 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Toronsen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Toronsen. For the veterans among your Toronsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Toronsen

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