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Tobies Family History

Tobies 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: Tobias, Dobies, Tobie, Toles, Torres, Tobe, Tobin, Dobis, Bies, Tomes

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Where is the Tobies family from?

You can see how Tobies families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tobies family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Tobies families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Tobies families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Tobies's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Tobies families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tobies 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 Tobies ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tobies. 36% of Tobies men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Tobies women worked as a School Teacher.

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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
    36%
  • Presser
    22%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Proprietor
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    100%

What Tobies family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 606 census records available for the last name Tobies. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tobies 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Tobies. 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 180 military records available for the last name Tobies. For the veterans among your Tobies ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tobies lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Tobies life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Tobies in 1973 was 62, and 74 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tobies 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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