Origins of the Torrens surname
About the Torrenses
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Interesting facts about Torrens
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Torrens surname. The oldest one dates back to 1847.
Who were Torrenses most likely to marry?
Gustemses
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Our tell us which families married Torrenses.
What are the most common Torrens first names?
John
James
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Torrenses
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Torrenses in 1921
Dressmaker
6
Living On Own Means
6
Domestic Servant
5
Steam Loom Weaver
5
Private Means
3
Common male occupations for Torrenses in 1921
Carter
7
Collier
7
Able Seaman
4
Insurance Clerk
4
Agent
3
