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Tobeck Family History

Tobeck Surname Meaning

North German: topographic name meaning ‘at (the) brook’ from Low German to ‘at’ + beck ‘brook’ (see Bach).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Tobeck family from?

You can see how Tobeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tobeck family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Tobeck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Tobeck families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Tobeck's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Tobeck families in 1880.
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What did your Tobeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tobeck. 23% of Tobeck men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Mechanic
    12%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tobeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tobeck 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Tobeck. 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 122 military records available for the last name Tobeck. For the veterans among your Tobeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tobeck lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Tobeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Tobeck in 1956 was 50, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tobeck 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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