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Torjek Family History

Torjek Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Turek, Torre, Torney, Torres, Toren, Torok, Borek, Terek, Tormey

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Where is the Torjek family from?

You can see how Torjek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torjek family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Torjek families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Torjek's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Torjek families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torjek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Torjek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torjek census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 41 immigration records available for the last name Torjek. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Torjek. For the veterans among your Torjek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torjek lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Torjek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Torjek in 1974 was 75, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torjek ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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