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Torbarn Family History

Torbarn 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, Torborg, Corban, Orban, Tobar, Thorburn, Torian, Torain

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Where is the Torbarn family from?

You can see how Torbarn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torbarn family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Torbarn family living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Torbarn's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Torbarn families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Torbarn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torbarn 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Torbarn. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Torbarn. For the veterans among your Torbarn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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