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Torck Family History

Torck 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: Turck, Torok, Tock, Borck, Morck, Forck, Storck, Turk, Turek, Torre

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Where is the Torck family from?

You can see how Torck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torck family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Torck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Torck families living in Texas. This was about 71% of all the recorded Torck's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Torck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Torck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Torck. 100% of Torck men worked as a Laborer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Torck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 203 census records available for the last name Torck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torck 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Torck. 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 53 military records available for the last name Torck. For the veterans among your Torck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torck lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Torck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Torck in 1970 was 54, and 77 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torck 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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