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Torberson Family History

Torberson 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: Torgerson, Torkelson, Torgersen, Robberson, Borgerson, Roberson

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Where is the Torberson family from?

You can see how Torberson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torberson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Torberson families living in South Dakota. This was about 67% of all the recorded Torberson's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Torberson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torberson 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 Torberson ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Torberson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Torberson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torberson 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Torberson. 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 18 military records available for the last name Torberson. For the veterans among your Torberson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torberson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Torberson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Torberson in 1963 was 80, and 68 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Torberson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torberson 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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