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Torlee Family History

Torlee 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: Torre, Torney, Toller, Toles, Turley, Torres, Morley, Toren, Thorley

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Where is the Torlee family from?

You can see how Torlee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torlee family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Torlee family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Torlee's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Torlee families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torlee 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 16 census records available for the last name Torlee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torlee 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Torlee. 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 2 military records available for the last name Torlee. For the veterans among your Torlee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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