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Torbett Name Meaning

English (of Norman origin): variant of Torbet 1 or

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


Similar surnames: Garbett, Tolbert, Corbett, Herbert, Cobbett, Talbert, Obert, Dorsett

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Where is the Torbett family from?

You can see how Torbett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torbett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Torbett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 7 Torbett families living in Tennessee. This was about 39% of all the recorded Torbett's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Torbett families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torbett 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 Torbett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Torbett. 32% of Torbett men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Torbett women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Torbett were Clerk and Maid. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    22%
  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Maid
    11%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Torbett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torbett 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 283 immigration records available for the last name Torbett. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Torbett. For the veterans among your Torbett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torbett lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Torbett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Torbett in 1948 was 66, and 65 in 2004.

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