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Torjes Family History

Torjes 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: Torres, Tornes, Tonjes, Torre, Torney, Forbes, Toles, Terres, Toren

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Where is the Torjes family from?

You can see how Torjes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torjes family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Torjes families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Torjes's in USA. New York had the highest population of Torjes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torjes 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 19 census records available for the last name Torjes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torjes 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Torjes. 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 1 military records available for the last name Torjes. For the veterans among your Torjes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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