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Torboss Family History

Torboss 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, Tross, Forbess, Ross, Cross, Forbes, Boros, Gross, Sorbo

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Where is the Torboss family from?

You can see how Torboss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torboss family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Torboss families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Torboss families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Torboss's in USA. New York had the highest population of Torboss families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torboss 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 70 census records available for the last name Torboss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torboss 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Torboss. 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 12 military records available for the last name Torboss. For the veterans among your Torboss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torboss lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1997, in the United States, Torboss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Torboss in 1983 was 74, and 79 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torboss 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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