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Torshner Family History

Torshner 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: Kershner, Hershner, Karshner, Kirshner, Dorschner, Forstner, Turner

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Where is the Torshner family from?

You can see how Torshner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torshner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Torshner family living in Oregon. This was 100% of all the recorded Torshner's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Torshner families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Torshner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torshner 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 Torshner. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Torshner. For the veterans among your Torshner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torshner lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torshner 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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