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Tobiska Family History

Tobiska 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: Triska, Tobia, Topinka, Kobliska, Dobish, Tobin, Morioka, Siska

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Where is the Tobiska family from?

You can see how Tobiska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tobiska family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tobiska families living in Nebraska. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tobiska's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Tobiska families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tobiska surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Tobiska ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Housekeeper cook was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tobiska. 50% of Tobiska women worked as a Housekeeper cook.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Housekeeper cook
    50%
  • Domestic Duties
    50%

What Tobiska family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Tobiska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tobiska 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Tobiska. 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 military records available for the last name Tobiska. For the veterans among your Tobiska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tobiska lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Tobiska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Tobiska in 1968 was 71, and 60 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tobiska

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tobiska 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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