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Torby Family History

Torby 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: Corby, Worby, Sorby, Norby, Morby, Torry, Tarby, Torpy, Toby, Gorby

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Where is the Torby family from?

You can see how Torby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Torby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Torby families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Torby's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Torby families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 227 census records available for the last name Torby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torby 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Torby. 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 32 military records available for the last name Torby. For the veterans among your Torby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torby lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Torby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Torby in 1969 was 79, and 97 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torby 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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