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Origins of the Torbet surname

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    In 1921, most Torbets lived in yorkshire

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    210 Torbet Travel & migration records
    960 Torbets found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Torbet

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    What are the most common Torbet first names?

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    Common jobs for Torbets

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Common female occupations for Torbets in 1921

    Cotton Weaver

    8

    Dressmaker

    8

    House Keeper

    5

    Teacher

    4

    Wife

    4

    Common male occupations for Torbets in 1921

    Coal Miner

    14

    Upholsterer

    11

    Tailor

    10

    Weaver

    9

    General Labourer

    7

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