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Torborg Family History

Torborg Name Meaning

Swedish: from the personal name Tor (see Thor ) + borg ‘castle fortress’ probably an ornamental name. North German: topographic name from Low German to der borg (burg) ‘at the fort or castle’.

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


Similar surnames: Boberg, Osberg, Solberg, Vosberg, Kolberg, Norberg, Homburg, Roberg

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Where is the Torborg family from?

You can see how Torborg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torborg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Torborg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 23 Torborg families living in New York. This was about 96% of all the recorded Torborg's in USA. New York had the highest population of Torborg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torborg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Torborg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Torborg. 45% of Torborg men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    45%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Carpenter
    23%
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Census Records

There are 816 census records available for the last name Torborg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torborg 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Torborg. 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 213 military records available for the last name Torborg. For the veterans among your Torborg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torborg lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Torborg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Torborg in 1964 was 82, and 82 in 2003.

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