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Torpey Name Meaning

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

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


Similar surnames: Torpy, Tarpey, Torney, Tormey, Dorney, Toohey, Toomey, Towey, Morey

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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 1891 there were 31 Torpey families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Torpey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Torpey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torpey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Torpey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Permanent Way and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Torpey. 100% of Torpey men worked as a Permanent Way and 94% of Torpey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Permanent Way
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    94%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    7%
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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 the UK, 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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