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Torply Family History

Torply 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, Tarpley, Torell, Tormey, Tarpey, Torp, Toral

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Where is the Torply family from?

You can see how Torply families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torply family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Torply families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Torply families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Torply's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Torply families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torply 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 17 census records available for the last name Torply. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torply 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Torply. 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 6 military records available for the last name Torply. For the veterans among your Torply ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torply lifespan?

Average Torply life expectancy in 1974 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torply 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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