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Torshen Family History

Torshen 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: Toren, Goshen, Worthen, Dorsten, Thorsen, Gershen, Torson, Forshee

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torshen 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 3 census records available for the last name Torshen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torshen 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 Torshen. 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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There are 2 military records available for the last name Torshen. For the veterans among your Torshen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torshen lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2002, in the United States, Torshen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Torshen in 1981 was 80, and 73 in 2002.

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