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Tobita Family History

Tobita 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: Tomita, Tobia, Tobin, Tobias, Sobota, Rokita, Morita, Lobitz, Tobola

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Where is the Tobita family from?

You can see how Tobita families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tobita family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Tobita families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 4 Tobita families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tobita's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Tobita families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tobita 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 57 census records available for the last name Tobita. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tobita 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Tobita. 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 5 military records available for the last name Tobita. For the veterans among your Tobita ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tobita lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Tobita life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Tobita in 1967 was 86, and 72 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tobita 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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