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Torge Family History

Torge 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: Torre, Sorge, Forge, Borge, Lorge, Tonge, Jorge, Tong, George, Dore

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Where is the Torge family from?

You can see how Torge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torge family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Torge families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Torge families living in Surrey. This was about 24% of all the recorded Torge's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Torge families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torge surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Torge ancestors do for a living?

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

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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 Torge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torge 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 229 immigration records available for the last name Torge. 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 109 military records available for the last name Torge. For the veterans among your Torge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torge lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Torge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Torge in 1963 was 81, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torge 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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