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Torrand Family History

Torrand 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: Norland, Torrens, Morland, Worland, Toran, Farrand, Borland, Tarrant

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Where is the Torrand family from?

You can see how Torrand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torrand family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Torrand families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 5 Torrand families living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Torrand's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Torrand families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torrand 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 36 census records available for the last name Torrand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torrand 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Torrand. 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 3 military records available for the last name Torrand. For the veterans among your Torrand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torrand lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torrand 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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