Origins of the Torr surname
About the Torrs
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Interesting facts about Torr
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Torr surname. The oldest one dates back to 1560.
What are the most common Torr first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Torrs
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Torrs in 1921
General Servant Domestic
22
Dressmaker
21
Living On Own Means
20
Domestic Servant
14
Farmers Wife
12
Common male occupations for Torrs in 1921
Farmer
68
Coal Miner
33
Butcher
28
Coal Miner Hewer
19
Wire Worker
18
