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Torey Family History

Torey 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, Toren, Tovey, Tormey, Morey, Lorey, Storey, Towey, Dorey

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Where is the Torey family from?

You can see how Torey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Torey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 22 Torey families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 39% of all the recorded Torey's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Torey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Torey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Torey. 34% of Torey men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Torey women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Torey were Clerk and Cook.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Foreman
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Maid
    23%
  • Housework
    23%
  • Cook
    23%

What Torey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Torey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torey 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 361 immigration records available for the last name Torey. 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 299 military records available for the last name Torey. For the veterans among your Torey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torey lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Torey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Torey in 1970 was 62, and 62 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torey 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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