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Torlay Family History

Torlay 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, Turley, Morley, Thorley, Worley, Toran, Corley, Tolar, Boulay

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Where is the Torlay family from?

You can see how Torlay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torlay family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Torlay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Torlay families living in South Carolina. This was about 71% of all the recorded Torlay's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Torlay families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torlay 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 238 census records available for the last name Torlay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torlay 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Torlay. 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 109 military records available for the last name Torlay. For the veterans among your Torlay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torlay lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Torlay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Torlay in 1968 was 86, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torlay 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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