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Torher Family History

Torher 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: Toher, Porter, Turner, Torre, Torney, Toller, Dormer, Storer, Horner

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Where is the Torher family from?

You can see how Torher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torher family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Torher family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Torher's in USA. New York had the highest population of Torher families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torher 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 21 census records available for the last name Torher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torher 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Torher. 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 Torher. For the veterans among your Torher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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