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Torrest Family History

Torrest 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: Forrest, Torres, Torre, Terres, Torrens, Torbett, Torrisi, Forest

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Where is the Torrest family from?

You can see how Torrest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torrest family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Torrest families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 4 Torrest families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Torrest's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Torrest families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torrest surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Torrest ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 457 census records available for the last name Torrest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torrest 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Torrest. 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 18 military records available for the last name Torrest. For the veterans among your Torrest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torrest lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1995, in the United States, Torrest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Torrest in 1966 was 81, and 79 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torrest 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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