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Torfs Family History

Torfs 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: Boris, Torre, Boros, Toles, Torres, Torno, Torr, Toro, Toren, Torok

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Where is the Torfs family from?

You can see how Torfs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torfs family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Torfs families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Torfs family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Torfs's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Torfs families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torfs 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 96 census records available for the last name Torfs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torfs 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 246 immigration records available for the last name Torfs. 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 10 military records available for the last name Torfs. For the veterans among your Torfs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torfs lifespan?

Average Torfs life expectancy in 1973 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torfs 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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