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Torley Family History

Torley Surname Meaning

from Mac Toirdealbhaigh see Turley.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Torley family from?

You can see how Torley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Torley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Torley families living in Ontario. This was about 71% of all the recorded Torley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Torley families in 1911.
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What did your Torley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Torley. 30% of Torley men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Torley women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Torley were Salesman and Clerk.

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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
    30%
  • Auto Mechanic
    12%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Torley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torley 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 640 immigration records available for the last name Torley. 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 390 military records available for the last name Torley. For the veterans among your Torley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torley lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Torley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Torley in 1967 was 61, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torley 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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