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Tobier Family History

Tobier 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: Obier, Tober, Tobler, Bobier, Tobie, Tozier, Ober, Toller, Kober

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Where is the Tobier family from?

You can see how Tobier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tobier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tobier families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Tobier family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tobier's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Tobier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tobier 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 105 census records available for the last name Tobier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tobier 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Tobier. 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 33 military records available for the last name Tobier. For the veterans among your Tobier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tobier lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Tobier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Tobier in 1974 was 61, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tobier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tobier 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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