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Torpay Family History

Torpay 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: Torpey, Torpy, Torney, Toran, Topa, Tormey, Turay, Tarpey, Torp

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Where is the Torpay family from?

You can see how Torpay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torpay family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Torpay families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1851. In 1880 there were 3 Torpay families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Torpay's in USA. New York had the highest population of Torpay families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torpay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Torpay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torpay 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Torpay. 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 7 military records available for the last name Torpay. For the veterans among your Torpay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torpay lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torpay 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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