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Torkko Family History

Torkko 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: Torno, Toro, Torok, Turko, Torino, Dorko, Kokko, Torio, Tomko, Soroko

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Where is the Torkko family from?

You can see how Torkko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torkko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Torkko family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Torkko's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Torkko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torkko 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 247 census records available for the last name Torkko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torkko 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Torkko. 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 16 military records available for the last name Torkko. For the veterans among your Torkko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torkko lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Torkko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Torkko in 1967 was 57, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torkko 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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