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Torchia Family History

Torchia Surname Meaning

Italian (Calabria): variant of Torchio.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Torchia family from?

You can see how Torchia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torchia family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Torchia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 13 Torchia families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 23% of all the recorded Torchia's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Torchia families in 1920.
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What did your Torchia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Torchia. 39% of Torchia men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Torchia women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Torchia were New Worker and Sewing.

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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
    39%
  • Tailor
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • New Worker
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Machine Operator
    17%
  • Seamer
    17%
  • Sewing
    17%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Torchia. 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 631 military records available for the last name Torchia. For the veterans among your Torchia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torchia lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Torchia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Torchia in 1958 was 56, and 75 in 2004.

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