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Torchal Family History

Torchal 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: Marchal, Torchia, Toral, Prchal, Orchard, Burcham, Horch, Kochan

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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Torchal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torchal 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Torchal. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Torchal. For the veterans among your Torchal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torchal lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2002, in the United States, Torchal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Torchal in 1987 was 70, and 86 in 2002.

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