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Torsheim Family History

Torsheim 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: Borsheim, Norheim, Nordheim, Worsham, Opheim, Wertheim, Grossheim

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Where is the Torsheim family from?

You can see how Torsheim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torsheim family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Torsheim family living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Torsheim's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Torsheim families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torsheim 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 34 census records available for the last name Torsheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torsheim 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Torsheim. 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 Torsheim. For the veterans among your Torsheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torsheim lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1987, in the United States, Torsheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Torsheim in 1980 was 74, and 81 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torsheim 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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