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Tory Family History

Tory Surname Meaning

English (Lincolnshire and Dorset): from the Middle English personal name T(h)ori T(h)uri (Old Norse Thórir Thōrir Thōri a derivative of Thórr ‘Thor’ the name of the god of thunder in Scandinavian mythology).

Scottish: variant of Torrie.

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


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Where is the Tory family from?

You can see how Tory families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tory family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tory families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 35 Tory families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Tory's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tory families in 1891.
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What did your Tory ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tory. 50% of Tory men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Tory 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Master Tailor
    25%
  • Bank Clerk
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Tory. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tory 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 Tory. 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 26,000 military records available for the last name Tory. For the veterans among your Tory ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tory lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Tory life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Tory in 1963 was 79, and 67 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tory 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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