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Torelsy Family History

Torelsy 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: Torell, Torello, Torelli, Borel, Torney, Lovely, Toles, Worsley

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Where is the Torelsy family from?

You can see how Torelsy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torelsy family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 7 Torelsy families living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Torelsy's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Torelsy families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Torelsy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torelsy 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Torelsy. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Torelsy. For the veterans among your Torelsy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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