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Torske Family History

Torske 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, Corse, Gorse, Torok, Borski, Borke, Teske, Roske, Gorski

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Where is the Torske family from?

You can see how Torske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torske family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Torske families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Torske families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Torske's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Torske families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torske surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Torske ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Torske. 35% of Torske men worked as a Farming and 100% of Torske women worked as a Housekeeper.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farming
    35%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Operator
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Torske family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 560 census records available for the last name Torske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torske 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Torske. 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 110 military records available for the last name Torske. For the veterans among your Torske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torske lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Torske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Torske in 1966 was 84, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Torske

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torske 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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