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Torchy Family History

Torchy 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: Torney, Horch, Worthy, Tosch, Storch, Tormey, Torchia, Porche, Forcht

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Where is the Torchy family from?

You can see how Torchy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torchy family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Torchy family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Torchy's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Torchy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torchy 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 21 census records available for the last name Torchy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torchy 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 Torchy. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Torchy. For the veterans among your Torchy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torchy lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1981, in the United States, Torchy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Torchy in 1980 was 71, and 68 in 1981.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Torchy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torchy 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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