This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Tooris family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Tooris Family History

Tooris 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: Boris, Morris, Norris, Torres, Doris, Moris, Moors, Terris, Loomis

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Tooris family from?

You can see how Tooris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tooris family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Tooris families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Tooris families living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Tooris's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Tooris families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tooris surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Tooris family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Tooris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tooris census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Tooris

Passenger Lists

There are 5 immigration records available for the last name Tooris. 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.

View all Tooris immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Tooris. For the veterans among your Tooris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Tooris military records

You've only scratched the surface of Tooris family history

Discover More

What is the average Tooris lifespan?

Average Tooris life expectancy in 1978 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tooris

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tooris 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Tooris family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial