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Torbitt Family History

Torbitt Surname Meaning

see Torbet.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Torbitt family from?

You can see how Torbitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torbitt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Torbitt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Torbitt families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Torbitt's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Torbitt families in 1911.
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What did your Torbitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Torbitt. 72% of Torbitt men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Torbitt women worked as a 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

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Machinist
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Torbitt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Torbitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torbitt 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Torbitt. 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 210 military records available for the last name Torbitt. For the veterans among your Torbitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torbitt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Torbitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Torbitt in 1963 was 78, and 54 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torbitt 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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