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Torphey Family History

Torphey 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: Torpey, Torney, Morphew, Tarpley, Northey, Toohey, Tormey, Trahey

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Where is the Torphey family from?

You can see how Torphey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torphey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Torphey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Torphey family living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Torphey's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Torphey families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Torphey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torphey 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Torphey. 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 12 military records available for the last name Torphey. For the veterans among your Torphey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torphey lifespan?

Average Torphey life expectancy in 1992 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torphey 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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