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Torsney Family History

Torsney 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: Torney, Worsley, Dorney, Horsley, Corney, Horney, Turney, Gosney

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Where is the Torsney family from?

You can see how Torsney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torsney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Torsney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Torsney families living in Yorkshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Torsney's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Torsney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torsney 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 Torsney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Torsney. 60% of Torsney men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Torsney women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Torsney were Laborer and Maid.

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Torsney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Torsney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torsney 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 230 immigration records available for the last name Torsney. 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 140 military records available for the last name Torsney. For the veterans among your Torsney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torsney lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Torsney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Torsney in 1966 was 85, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Torsney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torsney 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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