Tory Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Tory Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Tory family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 5
Slater 3
Gardener 3
Dress Maker 2
Farm Labourer 2
House Servant 2
Annuitant 1
Gardener Former 1
General Servant 1
Grocer 1
Joiner 1
Boarding Pupil 1
Governess 1
Porter 1
Cook 1
Dock Yard Labourer 1
Frame Work Knitter 1
Agricultural Labourer 1
Formerly Carpenters Wife 1
Game Keeper 1
Visitor Retired Inn Keeper 1
Wheelwright 1
Bil Merchants Clerk 1
Clerk To Mary Agent 1
General Servant 1

Tory Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Try 75% 3,381
2 Troy 50% 1,865
3 Torry 80% 1,765
4 Tory 100% 960
5 Tray 50% 540
6 Torey 80% 356
7 Tery 75% 236
8 Tury 75% 209
9 Trye 50% 170
10 Teary 60% 157
11 Tary 75% 137
12 Trey 50% 133
13 Torrie 50% 130

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The surname Tory is the 4th most popular variant of Try.

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