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Torso Family History

Torso 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: Torno, Toro, Orso, Toso, Torio, Corso, Torson, Torre, Turco, Tasso

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Where is the Torso family from?

You can see how Torso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torso family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Torso families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 3 Torso families living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Torso's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Torso families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torso surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Torso family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 225 census records available for the last name Torso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torso 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Torso. 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 66 military records available for the last name Torso. For the veterans among your Torso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torso lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2000, in the United States, Torso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Torso in 1993 was 74, and 69 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torso 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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