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Tobiston Family History

Tobiston 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: Sabiston, Tobiason, Robison, Royston, Colston, Rolston, Whiston

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Where is the Tobiston family from?

You can see how Tobiston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tobiston family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Tobiston families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 4 Tobiston families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Tobiston's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Tobiston families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Tobiston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tobiston 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Tobiston. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Tobiston. For the veterans among your Tobiston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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