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Torchinsky Family History

Torchinsky 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: Kuchinsky, Oshinsky, Turchin, Koscinski, Olshansky, Kocinski

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Where is the Torchinsky family from?

You can see how Torchinsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torchinsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Torchinsky families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Torchinsky's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Torchinsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torchinsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Torchinsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Torchinsky. 50% of Torchinsky men worked as a New Worker. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Manager
    50%
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What Torchinsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 264 census records available for the last name Torchinsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torchinsky 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Torchinsky. 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 63 military records available for the last name Torchinsky. For the veterans among your Torchinsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torchinsky lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Torchinsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Torchinsky in 1962 was 47, and 84 in 2003.

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