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Torvik Family History

Torvik Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from any of several farmsteads in western Norway named Torvik

from a first element of various origin + vik ‘bay, inlet’.

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


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Where is the Torvik family from?

You can see how Torvik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torvik family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Torvik families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Torvik family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Torvik's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Torvik families in 1891.
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What did your Torvik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Torvik. 47% of Torvik men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Plant Superintendent
    14%
  • Halibut Fisherman
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%

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Census Records

There are 731 census records available for the last name Torvik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torvik 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 669 immigration records available for the last name Torvik. 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 90 military records available for the last name Torvik. For the veterans among your Torvik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torvik lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Torvik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Torvik in 1964 was 72, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torvik 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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