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Torppey Family History

Torppey 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: Torpey, Torney, Tarpley, Toppel, Topper, Tormey, Tarpey, Torpy

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Where is the Torppey family from?

You can see how Torppey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torppey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Torppey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Torppey families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Torppey's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Torppey families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Torppey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torppey 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Torppey. 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 10 military records available for the last name Torppey. For the veterans among your Torppey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torppey lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1998, in the United States, Torppey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Torppey in 1972 was 69, and 91 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torppey 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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