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Thobois Family History

Thobois 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: Thomas, Dobos, Tobin, Thanos, Hoos, Tobias, Dubois, Dobis, Gadbois

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Where is the Thobois family from?

You can see how Thobois families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thobois family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Thobois family living in Iowa. This was about 33% of all the recorded Thobois's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Thobois families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thobois 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 69 census records available for the last name Thobois. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thobois 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Thobois. 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 86 military records available for the last name Thobois. For the veterans among your Thobois ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thobois lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Thobois life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Thobois in 1965 was 89, and 91 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thobois 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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