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Tornek Family History

Tornek 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: Torney, Tornes, Turner, Turek, Torre, Horner, Corner, Tone, Gornik

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Where is the Tornek family from?

You can see how Tornek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tornek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tornek families living in Nebraska. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tornek's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Tornek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tornek 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 81 census records available for the last name Tornek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tornek 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Tornek. 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 8 military records available for the last name Tornek. For the veterans among your Tornek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tornek lifespan?

Between 1954 and 1990, in the United States, Tornek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Tornek in 1954 was 57, and 82 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tornek 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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