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Torye Family History

Torye 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, Toye, Rye, Dore, More, Torney, Force, Tone, Corse, Boye

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Where is the Torye family from?

You can see how Torye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torye family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Torye families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Torye families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Torye's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Torye families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torye 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 52 census records available for the last name Torye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torye 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Torye. 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 Torye. For the veterans among your Torye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torye lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torye 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Torye

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