Origins of the Torgersen surname
About the Torgersens
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Interesting facts about Torgersen
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Torgersen surname. The oldest one dates back to .
Who were Torgersens most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Torgersen first names?
Ole
Torger
Anne
Ingeborg
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Common jobs for Torgersens
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Torgersens in 1921
Clerk's Wife
1
Cook Domestic
1
General Servant Domestic
1
Lady's Maid (Domestic)
1
Ladys Companion
1
Common male occupations for Torgersens in 1921
Able Seaman
3
A B Seaman
2
Mate
2
Seaman
2
Steward
2
