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Torrell Family History

Torrell Surname Meaning

From Old French torel ‘young bull’. See also Torr. Some of the bearers below may belong under (2).

Variant of Turrell. For someone who lived or worked at a lime kiln or a malt kiln (Middle English torel).

Old French toraile translates to ‘little tower kiln’.

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


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Where is the Torrell family from?

You can see how Torrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torrell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Torrell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Torrell families living in London. This was about 17% of all the recorded Torrell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Torrell families in 1891.
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What did your Torrell ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Torrell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torrell 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 336 immigration records available for the last name Torrell. 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 182 military records available for the last name Torrell. For the veterans among your Torrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torrell lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Torrell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Torrell in 1958 was 50, and 90 in 2003.

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