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Storrey Family History

Storrey Name 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: Storey, Torrey, Storrer, Torre, Torney, Storer, Torres, Storrs

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Where is the Storrey family from?

You can see how Storrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Storrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Storrey families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 5 Storrey families living in Michigan. This was about 42% of all the recorded Storrey's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Storrey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Storrey 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 Storrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Storrey. 50% of Storrey men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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What Storrey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 934 census records available for the last name Storrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Storrey 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Storrey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 53 military records available for the last name Storrey. For the veterans among your Storrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Storrey lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Storrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Storrey in 1970 was 79, and 95 in 2001.

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