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Torsher Family History

Torsher 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: Forster, Porcher, Thrasher, Bosher, Dosher, Osher, Bowsher, Corser

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Where is the Torsher family from?

You can see how Torsher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torsher family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Torsher families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Torsher's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Torsher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torsher 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 42 census records available for the last name Torsher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torsher 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Torsher. 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 4 military records available for the last name Torsher. For the veterans among your Torsher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torsher lifespan?

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