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Tobay Family History

Tobay 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: Tebay, Tobar, Toby, Tobey, Bobay, Bay, Toda, Tabak, Toma, Tobe

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Where is the Tobay family from?

You can see how Tobay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tobay family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Tobay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Tobay families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Tobay's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Tobay families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tobay 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 Tobay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tobay. 60% of Tobay men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Musician
    40%

What Tobay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Tobay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tobay 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Tobay. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 11 military records available for the last name Tobay. For the veterans among your Tobay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tobay lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Tobay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Tobay in 1965 was 90, and 95 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tobay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tobay 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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