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Toretch Family History

Toretch 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: Trench, Stretch, Dortch, Tritch, Tresch, North, Loreto, Lorette

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Where is the Toretch family from?

You can see how Toretch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Toretch family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Toretch families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Toretch family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Toretch's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Toretch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Toretch 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 8 census records available for the last name Toretch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Toretch 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 Toretch. 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 8 military records available for the last name Toretch. For the veterans among your Toretch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Toretch lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1984, in the United States, Toretch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Toretch in 1974 was 53, and 80 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Toretch 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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