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Torber Family History

Torber 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: Lorber, Tober, Korber, Sorber, Torbert, Torbet, Porter, Turner, Torre

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Where is the Torber family from?

You can see how Torber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torber family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Torber families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 9 Torber families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Torber's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Torber families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torber 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 791 census records available for the last name Torber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torber 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Torber. 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 51 military records available for the last name Torber. For the veterans among your Torber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torber lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1999, in the United States, Torber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Torber in 1976 was 85, and 65 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torber 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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