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Tobiason Family History

Tobiason Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Danish and Norwegian Tobiassen or of the Swedish cognate Tobiasson.

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


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Where is the Tobiason family from?

You can see how Tobiason families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tobiason family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tobiason families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Tobiason families living in Manitoba. This was about 54% of all the recorded Tobiason's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Tobiason families in 1911.
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What did your Tobiason ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tobiason. 40% of Tobiason men worked as a Farmer and 31% of Tobiason women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tobiason were Salesman and Sales Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    31%
  • Housewife
    24%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Sales Clerk
    16%

What Tobiason family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Tobiason. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tobiason 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 831 immigration records available for the last name Tobiason. 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 521 military records available for the last name Tobiason. For the veterans among your Tobiason ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tobiason lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Tobiason life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Tobiason in 1963 was 76, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tobiason 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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