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Torbert Family History

Torbert Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): variant of Torbet. This form of the surname is very rare in Britain and Ireland.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Torbert family from?

You can see how Torbert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torbert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Torbert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Torbert family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Torbert's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Torbert families in 1891.
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What did your Torbert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Torbert. 35% of Torbert men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Torbert women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Torbert were Salesman and Secretary.

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Secretary
    10%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Torbert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torbert 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 474 immigration records available for the last name Torbert. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Torbert. For the veterans among your Torbert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torbert lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Torbert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Torbert in 1949 was 23, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torbert 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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