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Torchalski Family History

Torchalski 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: Michalski, Kochanski, Goralski, Spychalski, Puchalski, Buchalski

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Where is the Torchalski family from?

You can see how Torchalski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torchalski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Torchalski family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Torchalski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Torchalski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torchalski 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 20 census records available for the last name Torchalski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torchalski 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 Torchalski. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Torchalski. For the veterans among your Torchalski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torchalski lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1996, in the United States, Torchalski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Torchalski in 1975 was 65, and 83 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torchalski 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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