Researching Bill Torrance
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 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 1320 people with the Torrance surname? In that year Torrance was ranked number 2310 for popularity in the UK. |
The name Bill means "Form of WILLIAM - resolute guardian" and is of German origin.
Records of Bill Torrance on Ancestry
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Bill Torrance and the Torrance Genealogy
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| Did you know that there are currently 1744 people with the Torrance surname in the UK? Torrance is now ranked number 2511 for popularity in the UK. |
Torrance Genealogy Databases
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| Did you know that there are currently 3038 people with the Torrance surname in the USA? Torrance is ranked number 156 for popularity in the USA. |
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Some Famous People called Bill Torrance
Bill Torrance
William Torrance (born 13 May 1946) is a Scottish broadcaster and entertainer who is known for hosting The Beechgrove Garden on BBC Scotland throughout the 1990s, Torrance is currently a presenter on Dundee radio station Tay 2.
In addition to Tay 2, Torrance also presents for NORTHSOUND 2 on Sunday afternoons. Torrance also does voiceover work for advertising, corporate work and narration.
Torrance is also an Honorary Vice President of the Scottish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SSPCA) which he supports and actively campaigns for improved animal welfare standards.
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