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Toursh Family History

Toursh 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: Ours, Tosh, Tush, Tough, Sours, Ourso, Roush, Tokash, Trush, Housh

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Where is the Toursh family from?

You can see how Toursh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Toursh family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Toursh family living in Kincardineshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Toursh's in Scotland. Kincardineshire had the highest population of Toursh families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Toursh 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 Toursh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Toursh 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Toursh. 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 3 military records available for the last name Toursh. For the veterans among your Toursh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Toursh lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1993, in the United States, Toursh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Toursh in 1976 was 60, and 76 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Toursh 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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