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Toraya Family History

Toraya 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: Toyama, Araya, Toran, Raya, Tomala, Terada, Turay, Toral, Torry, Tray

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Where is the Toraya family from?

You can see how Toraya families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Toraya family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Toraya families living in Vermont. This was 100% of all the recorded Toraya's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Toraya families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Toraya 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 131 census records available for the last name Toraya. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Toraya 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Toraya. 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 72 military records available for the last name Toraya. For the veterans among your Toraya ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Toraya lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Toraya life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Toraya in 1963 was 75, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Toraya 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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