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Torchen Family History

Torchen 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: Toren, Kirchen, Turchin, Porcher, Boschen, Torchia, Porche, Worthen

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Where is the Torchen family from?

You can see how Torchen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torchen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Torchen family living in Missouri. This was about 25% of all the recorded Torchen's in USA. Missouri and 3 other states had the highest population of Torchen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torchen 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 26 census records available for the last name Torchen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torchen 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Torchen. 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 14 military records available for the last name Torchen. For the veterans among your Torchen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torchen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Torchen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Torchen in 1968 was 75, and 89 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torchen 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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