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Torler Family History

Torler 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: Toller, Tobler, Toler, Towler, Porter, Turner, Torre, Torney, Dormer

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Where is the Torler family from?

You can see how Torler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Torler families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Torler family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Torler's in USA. New York had the highest population of Torler families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torler 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 76 census records available for the last name Torler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torler 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Torler. 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 14 military records available for the last name Torler. For the veterans among your Torler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torler lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torler 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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