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Torski Family History

Torski 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: Borski, Gorski, Turski, Koski, Orsi, Torok, Wolski, Torti, Tokarski

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Where is the Torski family from?

You can see how Torski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Torski families living in Michigan. This was about 75% of all the recorded Torski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Torski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Torski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Torski. 100% of Torski men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Torski women worked as an Operator.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Torski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Torski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torski 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Torski. 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 26 military records available for the last name Torski. For the veterans among your Torski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torski lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1996, in the United States, Torski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Torski in 1969 was 82, and 67 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torski 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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