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Torpey Family History

Torpey Surname Meaning

Irish (Clare): shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Tarpaigh (see Tarpey).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Torpey family from?

You can see how Torpey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torpey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Torpey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 21 Torpey families living in Ontario. This was about 95% of all the recorded Torpey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Torpey families in 1911.
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What did your Torpey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Torpey. 18% of Torpey men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Torpey women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Torpey were Truck Driver and Housewife.

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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
    18%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • School Teacher
    8%
  • Housewife
    8%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Torpey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torpey 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Torpey. 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 Torpey. For the veterans among your Torpey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torpey lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Torpey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Torpey in 1944 was 30, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torpey 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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