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Torbyn Family History

Torbyn 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: Toren, Corby, Tobin, Worby, Sorby, Toran, Corbin, Norby, Corban

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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Torbyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torbyn 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Torbyn. 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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There are 5 military records available for the last name Torbyn. For the veterans among your Torbyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torbyn lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Torbyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Torbyn in 1965 was 76, and 87 in 2000.

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