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Toris Family History

Toris 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, Doris, Moris, Loris, Oris, Torio, Goris, Voris, Mori, Torre

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Where is the Toris family from?

You can see how Toris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Toris family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Toris families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Toris families living in New Mexico. This was about 28% of all the recorded Toris's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Toris families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Toris surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Toris ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Toris. 65% of Toris men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Toris women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Toris were Dish Washer and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    65%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Dish Washer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Toris family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Toris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Toris 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 243 immigration records available for the last name Toris. 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 157 military records available for the last name Toris. For the veterans among your Toris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Toris lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Toris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Toris in 1967 was 78, and 55 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Toris 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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