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Torbutt Family History

Torbutt 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: Torbett, Garbutt, Corbett, Cornutt, Orcutt, Norbut, Torbert, Corbitt

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Where is the Torbutt family from?

You can see how Torbutt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torbutt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Torbutt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Torbutt families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Torbutt's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Torbutt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torbutt 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 118 census records available for the last name Torbutt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torbutt 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Torbutt. 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 72 military records available for the last name Torbutt. For the veterans among your Torbutt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torbutt lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1997, in the United States, Torbutt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Torbutt in 1970 was 84, and 101 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torbutt 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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