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Tobeson Family History

Tobeson 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: Robeson, Oveson, Teson, Tobon, Okeson, Tolleson, Hobson, Dobson

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Where is the Tobeson family from?

You can see how Tobeson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tobeson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tobeson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Tobeson families living in Illinois. This was about 78% of all the recorded Tobeson's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Tobeson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tobeson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Tobeson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tobeson 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Tobeson. 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 5 military records available for the last name Tobeson. For the veterans among your Tobeson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tobeson lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1993, in the United States, Tobeson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Tobeson in 1973 was 73, and 68 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tobeson 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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