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Tobac Family History

Tobac 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: Tomac, Tobar, Toback, Toda, Boback, Tabak, Toma, Tobe, Tobin, Kobak

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Where is the Tobac family from?

You can see how Tobac families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tobac family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tobac families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Tobac families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 80% of all the recorded Tobac's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Tobac families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tobac 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 433 census records available for the last name Tobac. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tobac 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Tobac. 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 26 military records available for the last name Tobac. For the veterans among your Tobac ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tobac lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Tobac life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Tobac in 1976 was 69, and 62 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tobac 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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