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Torpy Name Meaning

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

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


Similar surnames: Torpey, Tarpey, Torney, Toran, Troy, Tarpy, Terry, Towey, Toney

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Where is the Torpy family from?

You can see how Torpy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torpy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Torpy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Torpy families living in Ontario. This was about 44% of all the recorded Torpy's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Torpy families in 1911.
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What did your Torpy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Torpy. 25% of Torpy men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Torpy women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Torpy were Farm Laborer and Housemaid. .

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Fireman
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    30%
  • School Teacher
    30%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Housemaid
    20%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Torpy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torpy 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 833 immigration records available for the last name Torpy. 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 577 military records available for the last name Torpy. For the veterans among your Torpy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torpy lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Torpy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Torpy in 1954 was 69, and 77 in 2004.

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