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Torben Family History

Torben 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, Toben, Torbet, Torre, Harben, Torney, Forbes, Norden, Oren

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Where is the Torben family from?

You can see how Torben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torben family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Torben family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Torben's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Torben families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torben 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 75 census records available for the last name Torben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torben 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Torben. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 11 military records available for the last name Torben. For the veterans among your Torben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torben lifespan?

Between 1996 and 1997, in the United States, Torben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Torben in 1996 was 70, and 87 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torben 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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