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Origins of the Torrence surname

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    In 1921, most Torrences lived in north-east

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    850 Torrence Travel & migration records
    910 Torrences found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Torrence

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    What are the most common Torrence first names?

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    James

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    Margaret

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    Common jobs for Torrences

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Common female occupations for Torrences in 1921

    Cotton Weaver

    5

    Domestic Servant

    4

    Flaxspinner

    4

    Housekeeper

    4

    Outdoor Worker

    4

    Common male occupations for Torrences in 1921

    Farm Hands

    9

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    8

    Carter

    6

    Foremen

    6

    General Labourer

    5

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