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Torbun Family History

Torbun 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: Fortun, Toren, Tobin, Toran, Corbin, Corban, Orban, Tobon, Turbin

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Where is the Torbun family from?

You can see how Torbun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torbun family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Torbun family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Torbun's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Torbun families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Torbun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torbun 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Torbun. 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 1 military records available for the last name Torbun. For the veterans among your Torbun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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