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Torek Family History

Torek 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: Turek, Toren, Torok, Borek, Terek, Tworek, Tomek, Lorek, Turk, Borel

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Where is the Torek family from?

You can see how Torek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Torek families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Torek families living in New York. This was about 57% of all the recorded Torek's in USA. New York had the highest population of Torek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torek 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 476 census records available for the last name Torek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torek 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Torek. 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 54 military records available for the last name Torek. For the veterans among your Torek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torek lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Torek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Torek in 1971 was 75, and 61 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torek 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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