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Torries Family History

Torries 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: Torres, Dorries, Borries, Torre, Morris, Norris, Terres, Torrens

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Where is the Torries family from?

You can see how Torries families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torries family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Torries families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Torries families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Torries's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Torries families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torries 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 Torries ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Torries. 60% of Torries men worked as a Journalier.

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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 1921

  • Journalier
    60%
  • Cultivateur
    40%

What Torries family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 243 census records available for the last name Torries. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torries 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Torries. 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 30 military records available for the last name Torries. For the veterans among your Torries ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torries lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Torries life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Torries in 1972 was 71, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torries 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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