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Torry Family History

Torry Surname Meaning

English: variant of Tory. Scottish (eastern): variant of Torrie.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Torry family from?

You can see how Torry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torry family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Torry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 66 Torry families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Torry's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Torry families in 1891.
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What did your Torry ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Torry. 60% of Torry men worked as a General Labourer and 82% of Torry women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Torry were Carpenter and Wife Of Above.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    60%
  • Carpenter
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    9%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Wife Of Above
    4%

What Torry family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Torry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torry 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Torry. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Torry. For the veterans among your Torry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torry lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Torry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Torry in 1951 was 45, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torry 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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