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Torvie Family History

Torvie 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: Torvik, Torre, Norrie, Corrie, Torti, Forgie, Sorlie, Tarvin, Corvin

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Where is the Torvie family from?

You can see how Torvie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torvie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Torvie families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1881. In 1920 there was 1 Torvie family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Torvie's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Torvie families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torvie 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 34 census records available for the last name Torvie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torvie 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Torvie. 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 3 military records available for the last name Torvie. For the veterans among your Torvie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torvie lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Torvie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Torvie in 1967 was 57, and 84 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torvie 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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