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Tobenkin Family History

Tobenkin 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: Tonkin, Tobin, Belkin, Tolentino, Henkin, Sonkin, Dobkin, Jenkin

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Where is the Tobenkin family from?

You can see how Tobenkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tobenkin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tobenkin family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Tobenkin's in USA. California had the highest population of Tobenkin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tobenkin 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 58 census records available for the last name Tobenkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tobenkin 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Tobenkin. 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 25 military records available for the last name Tobenkin. For the veterans among your Tobenkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tobenkin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Tobenkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Tobenkin in 1965 was 71, and 41 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tobenkin 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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