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Torsleff Family History

Torsleff Name 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: Worsley, Orloff, Horsley, Topliff, Tordoff, Ortloff, Towsley, Tousley

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Where is the Torsleff family from?

You can see how Torsleff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torsleff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Torsleff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Torsleff families living in Massachusetts. This was about 63% of all the recorded Torsleff's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Torsleff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torsleff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Torsleff ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Torsleff ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Torsleff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torsleff 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Torsleff. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Torsleff. For the veterans among your Torsleff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torsleff lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1994, in the United States, Torsleff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Torsleff in 1966 was 88, and 93 in 1994.

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