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Tobiss Family History

Tobiss 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: Tobias, Biss, Dobish, Tobin, Dobis, Nobis, Dobies, Twiss, Tobia

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Where is the Tobiss family from?

You can see how Tobiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tobiss family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tobiss families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Tobiss families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Tobiss's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Tobiss families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tobiss 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 Tobiss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tobiss. 19% of Tobiss men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Tobiss women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tobiss 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Seamstress
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    17%

What Tobiss family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 395 census records available for the last name Tobiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tobiss 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 Tobiss. 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 12 military records available for the last name Tobiss. For the veterans among your Tobiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tobiss lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1997, in the United States, Tobiss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Tobiss in 1986 was 85, and 97 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tobiss

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tobiss 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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