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Torcas Family History

Torcas 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: Dorcas, Torres, Porras, Toran, Tobias, Trias, Taras, Toca, Tougas

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Where is the Torcas family from?

You can see how Torcas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torcas family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Torcas families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Torcas families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Torcas's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Torcas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torcas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Torcas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housework was the top reported job for people in the USA named Torcas. 100% of Torcas women worked as a Housework.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Torcas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torcas 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Torcas. 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 4 military records available for the last name Torcas. For the veterans among your Torcas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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