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Torch Family History

Torch Surname Meaning

English: nickname from Middle English torch(e) ‘torch; large wax or tallow candle’ (Old French torce) perhaps denoting someone who made torches or carried a torch for example in a procession.

In England this surname is in part of French Huguenot origin from Torche from French torche ‘torch’.

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


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You can see how Torch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Torch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Torch families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Torch's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Torch families in 1891.
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What did your Torch ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Torch. 100% of Torch women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Torch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torch 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 218 immigration records available for the last name Torch. 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 189 military records available for the last name Torch. For the veterans among your Torch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torch lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Torch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Torch in 1962 was 68, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torch 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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