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Tobin Family History

Tobin Surname Meaning

Irish (of Norman origin): shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Tóibín which is itself a shortened Gaelicized form of a Norman French habitational name from Saint-Aubin in Brittany (so called from the dedication of its church to Saint Albinus see Albin).

English (Lancashire): from a pet form of the personal name Tobias or Toby.

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


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Where is the Tobin family from?

You can see how Tobin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tobin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tobin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 217 Tobin families living in Ontario. This was about 42% of all the recorded Tobin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Tobin families in 1911.
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What did your Tobin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Income were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Tobin. 30% of Tobin men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Tobin women worked as an Income. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tobin were Laborer and Housekeeper.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Miner
    8%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Income
    16%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Teacher
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    11%

What Tobin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 155,000 census records available for the last name Tobin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tobin 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 29,000 immigration records available for the last name Tobin. 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 28,000 military records available for the last name Tobin. For the veterans among your Tobin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tobin lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Tobin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Tobin in 1940 was 45, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tobin 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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