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Torbane Family History

Torbane 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, Thrane, Torrance, Norman, Torre, Torney

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Where is the Torbane family from?

You can see how Torbane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torbane family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 14 Torbane families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Torbane's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Torbane families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Torbane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torbane 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Torbane. 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 1 military records available for the last name Torbane. For the veterans among your Torbane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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