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Torhorst Family History

Torhorst 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: Kohorst, Mordhorst, Ter Horst, Barhorst, Bornhorst, Tolhurst

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Where is the Torhorst family from?

You can see how Torhorst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torhorst family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Torhorst families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Torhorst's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Torhorst families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torhorst 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 96 census records available for the last name Torhorst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torhorst 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Torhorst. 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 23 military records available for the last name Torhorst. For the veterans among your Torhorst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torhorst lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1997, in the United States, Torhorst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Torhorst in 1968 was 47, and 52 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torhorst 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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