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Torbus Family History

Torbus 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: Forbus, Forbes, Torres, Forbush, Kobus, Turbes, Tornes, Norkus

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Where is the Torbus family from?

You can see how Torbus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torbus family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Torbus families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Torbus families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Torbus's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Torbus families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torbus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Torbus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Torbus. 100% of Torbus men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Torbus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Torbus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torbus 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Torbus. 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 16 military records available for the last name Torbus. For the veterans among your Torbus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torbus lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1994, in the United States, Torbus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Torbus in 1976 was 60, and 74 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Torbus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torbus 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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