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Torban Family History

Torban 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: Toran, Corban, Orban, Torian, Norman, Organ, Jordan, Gorman, Forman

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Where is the Torban family from?

You can see how Torban families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torban family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Torban families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Torban families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Torban's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Torban families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torban surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Torban. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torban 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Torban. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Torban. For the veterans among your Torban ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torban lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Torban life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Torban in 1965 was 79, and 100 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torban 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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