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Torke Family History

Torke 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: Torre, Borke, Rorke, Tooke, Yorke, Corke, Turke, Turk, Cocke, Dore

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Where is the Torke family from?

You can see how Torke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Torke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Torke families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Torke's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Torke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torke 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 Torke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Torke. 38% of Torke men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Torke women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Torke were Manager and Housewife. .

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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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Machinist
    9%
  • Manager
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    34%
  • Housework
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Torke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torke 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 262 immigration records available for the last name Torke. 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 160 military records available for the last name Torke. For the veterans among your Torke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torke lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Torke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Torke in 1962 was 54, and 49 in 2004.

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