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Toretzky Family History

Toretzky 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: Turetsky, Zaretsky, Totzke, Kopetsky, Goetzke, Loretz, Moretz, Koretz

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Where is the Toretzky family from?

You can see how Toretzky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Toretzky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Toretzky families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Toretzky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Toretzky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Toretzky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Toretzky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Toretzky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Toretzky 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Toretzky. 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 2 military records available for the last name Toretzky. For the veterans among your Toretzky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Toretzky lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1997, in the United States, Toretzky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Toretzky in 1979 was 68, and 82 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Toretzky 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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