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Torheim Family History

Torheim 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: Norheim, Opheim, Borsheim, Solheim, Nordheim, Durheim, Torre, Torney

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Where is the Torheim family from?

You can see how Torheim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torheim family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Torheim family living in North Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Torheim's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Torheim families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torheim 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 17 census records available for the last name Torheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torheim 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Torheim. 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 Torheim. For the veterans among your Torheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torheim lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Torheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Torheim in 1974 was 86, and 81 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torheim 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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