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Torrch Family History

Torrch 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, Torres, Torr, Dorsch, Horch, Morsch, Borsch, Tosch, Storch

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Where is the Torrch family from?

You can see how Torrch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torrch family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Torrch family living in Herefordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Torrch's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire had the highest population of Torrch families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torrch 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 4 census records available for the last name Torrch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torrch 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Torrch. 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 1 military records available for the last name Torrch. For the veterans among your Torrch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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