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Toretsky Family History

Toretsky 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: Turetsky, Zaretsky, Kopetsky, Borofsky, Trosky, Twersky, Morosky

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Where is the Toretsky family from?

You can see how Toretsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Toretsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Toretsky families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Toretsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Toretsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Toretsky 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 126 census records available for the last name Toretsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Toretsky 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Toretsky. 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 32 military records available for the last name Toretsky. For the veterans among your Toretsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Toretsky lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Toretsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Toretsky in 1963 was 72, and 97 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Toretsky 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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