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Torbin Family History

Torbin 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: Tobin, Corbin, Turbin, Torain, Orbin, Turpin, Toren, Tarin, Toribio

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Where is the Torbin family from?

You can see how Torbin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torbin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Torbin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Torbin families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Torbin's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Torbin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torbin 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 313 census records available for the last name Torbin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torbin 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Torbin. 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 37 military records available for the last name Torbin. For the veterans among your Torbin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torbin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Torbin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Torbin in 1963 was 78, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torbin 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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