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Torssell Family History

Torssell 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: Trussell, Thorsell, Torell, Tassell, Rossell, Worstell, Forsell

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Where is the Torssell family from?

You can see how Torssell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torssell family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Torssell families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Torssell family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Torssell's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Torssell families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Torssell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torssell 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Torssell. 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 5 military records available for the last name Torssell. For the veterans among your Torssell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torssell lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1980, in the United States, Torssell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Torssell in 1968 was 75, and 90 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torssell 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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