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Torrez Family History

Torrez Surname Meaning

Spanish (Tórrez): variant of Torres.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Torrez family from?

You can see how Torrez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torrez family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Torrez families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Torrez family living in Florida Territory. This was about 50% of all the recorded Torrez's in USA. Florida Territory and 1 other state had the highest population of Torrez families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torrez 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 Torrez ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Torrez. 50% of Torrez men worked as a Laborer and 31% of Torrez women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Torrez were Labor and Farm Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Labor
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    31%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

What Torrez family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 26,000 census records available for the last name Torrez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torrez 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Torrez. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Torrez. For the veterans among your Torrez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torrez lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Torrez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Torrez in 1945 was 48, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torrez 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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