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Tordey Family History

Tordey 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: Torney, Tormey, Torpey, Torrey, Torre, Norden, Turley, Dorney, Torres

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Where is the Tordey family from?

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

There are 15 census records available for the last name Tordey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tordey 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Tordey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 military records available for the last name Tordey. For the veterans among your Tordey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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