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Torgus Family History

Torgus 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: Torres, Borges, Fergus, Gorges, Tougas, Bogus, Vogus, Boggus, Porges

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Where is the Torgus family from?

You can see how Torgus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torgus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Torgus family living in Montana. This was about 25% of all the recorded Torgus's in USA. Montana and 3 other states had the highest population of Torgus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torgus 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 63 census records available for the last name Torgus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torgus 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Torgus. 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 3 military records available for the last name Torgus. For the veterans among your Torgus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torgus lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1998, in the United States, Torgus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Torgus in 1984 was 86, and 67 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Torgus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torgus 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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