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Torbor Family History

Torbor 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, Sorbo, Torno, Torr, Tabor, Toro, Torok, Topor, Corbo, Lorber

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Where is the Torbor family from?

You can see how Torbor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torbor family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Torbor families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Torbor families living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Torbor's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Torbor families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torbor 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 74 census records available for the last name Torbor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torbor 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Torbor. 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 3 military records available for the last name Torbor. For the veterans among your Torbor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torbor lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1986, in the United States, Torbor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Torbor in 1972 was 66, and 80 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torbor 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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