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Torbut Family History

Torbut 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: Norbut, Torbet, Torbett, Trout, Tout, Tarbet, Traut, Forbus, Torbert

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Where is the Torbut family from?

You can see how Torbut families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torbut family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1881. The most Torbut families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 3 Torbut families living in South Carolina. This was about 75% of all the recorded Torbut's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Torbut families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torbut 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 83 census records available for the last name Torbut. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torbut 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 Torbut. 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 17 military records available for the last name Torbut. For the veterans among your Torbut ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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