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Tormay Family History

Tormay 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: Tormey, Torma, Norman, Torney, Gorman, Forman, Dorman, Orman, Toma

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Where is the Tormay family from?

You can see how Tormay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tormay family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tormay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Tormay families living in London. This was about 64% of all the recorded Tormay's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tormay families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tormay 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 Tormay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tormay. 40% of Tormay men worked as a Clerk and 56% of Tormay women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tormay were Lineman and School.

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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

  • Clerk
    40%
  • Trucker
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Lineman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    56%
  • Court Stenographer
    23%
  • School
    23%

What Tormay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tormay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tormay 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 182 immigration records available for the last name Tormay. 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 155 military records available for the last name Tormay. For the veterans among your Tormay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tormay lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Tormay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Tormay in 1963 was 55, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tormay 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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