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Torper Family History

Torper 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: Topper, Torpey, Porter, Turner, Cooper, Torre, Torney, Toller, Dormer

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Where is the Torper family from?

You can see how Torper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torper family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Torper families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Torper families living in Hertfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Torper's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Torper families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torper 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 341 census records available for the last name Torper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torper 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Torper. 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 35 military records available for the last name Torper. For the veterans among your Torper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torper lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1996, in the United States, Torper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Torper in 1964 was 63, and 79 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torper 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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