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Toorak Family History

Toorak 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: Torok, Dvorak, Borak, Toran, Toporek, Modrak, Dworak, Horak, Toral

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Where is the Toorak family from?

You can see how Toorak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Toorak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Toorak family living in Alaska. This was 100% of all the recorded Toorak's in USA. Alaska had the highest population of Toorak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Toorak 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 121 census records available for the last name Toorak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Toorak 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Toorak. 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 2 military records available for the last name Toorak. For the veterans among your Toorak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Toorak lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1980, in the United States, Toorak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Toorak in 1970 was 81, and 31 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Toorak 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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