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Torbeck Family History

Torbeck Surname Meaning

North German: topographic name from Low German to der bek(e) ‘at the stream’. Compare Tombaugh.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Torbeck family from?

You can see how Torbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torbeck family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Torbeck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Torbeck family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Torbeck's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Torbeck families in 1911.
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What did your Torbeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Torbeck. 36% of Torbeck men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Torbeck women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Torbeck were Salesman and Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Owner
    8%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Torbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torbeck 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 260 immigration records available for the last name Torbeck. 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 322 military records available for the last name Torbeck. For the veterans among your Torbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torbeck lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Torbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Torbeck in 1963 was 83, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torbeck 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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