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Torchio Family History

Torchio Surname Meaning

Italian (North-West): from torchio ‘press’ (from Latin torculum) hence probably an occupational name for someone who had a wine oil or printing press.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Torchio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torchio family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Torchio families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Torchio family living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Torchio's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Torchio families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 780 census records available for the last name Torchio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torchio 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 593 immigration records available for the last name Torchio. 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 186 military records available for the last name Torchio. For the veterans among your Torchio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torchio lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Torchio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Torchio in 1941 was 40, and 74 in 2004.

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