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Torvey Family History

Torvey 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: Torney, Tovey, Tormey, Turvey, Torpey, Torrey, Harvey, Torre, Turley

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Where is the Torvey family from?

You can see how Torvey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torvey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Torvey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Torvey families living in Kentucky. This was about 29% of all the recorded Torvey's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Torvey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torvey 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 Torvey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Torvey. 100% of Torvey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Torvey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Torvey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torvey 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Torvey. 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 18 military records available for the last name Torvey. For the veterans among your Torvey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torvey lifespan?

Average Torvey life expectancy in 1974 was 61 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torvey 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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