Origins of the Torbell surname
About the Torbells
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Interesting facts about Torbell
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Torbell surname. The oldest one dates back to 1937.
What are the most common Torbell first names?
John
William
Mary
Eliza
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Common jobs for Torbells
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Torbells in 1921
Scholar (Pauper)
5
Tailoress
3
Domestic
2
Dressmaker
2
Painter
2
Common male occupations for Torbells in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
5
Boy Clerk
3
Flax Scutcher
2
Scholar (Pauper)
2
Ag Lab (Pauper)
1
