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Torbjorn Family History

Torbjorn 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: Torborg, Bjorn, Tortora, Ogborn, Tobon, Thorburn, Taborn, Morejon

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Where is the Torbjorn family from?

You can see how Torbjorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torbjorn family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Torbjorn families living in Wisconsin. This was about 88% of all the recorded Torbjorn's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Torbjorn families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Torbjorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torbjorn 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Torbjorn. 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 2 military records available for the last name Torbjorn. For the veterans among your Torbjorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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