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Torf Family History

Torf 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: Torr, Toro, Torp, Korf, Orf, Dorf, Topf, Tong, Horn, Mori

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Where is the Torf family from?

You can see how Torf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Torf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Torf family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Torf's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Torf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torf 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 236 census records available for the last name Torf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torf 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 278 immigration records available for the last name Torf. 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 31 military records available for the last name Torf. For the veterans among your Torf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torf lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Torf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Torf in 1967 was 73, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torf 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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