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Torkston Family History

Torkston 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: Forston, Cookston, Thruston, Torson, Royston, Burston, Colston, Orton

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Where is the Torkston family from?

You can see how Torkston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torkston family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 5 Torkston families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Torkston's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Torkston families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torkston 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 6 census records available for the last name Torkston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torkston 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Torkston. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Torkston. For the veterans among your Torkston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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