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Tobitt Family History

Tobitt Surname Meaning

see Tobutt.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Tobitt family from?

You can see how Tobitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tobitt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Tobitt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 41 Tobitt families living in Sussex. This was about 43% of all the recorded Tobitt's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Tobitt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tobitt 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 Tobitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tobitt. 83% of Tobitt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Bank Clerk
    5%
  • Private Means
    5%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Tobitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tobitt 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 393 immigration records available for the last name Tobitt. 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 136 military records available for the last name Tobitt. For the veterans among your Tobitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tobitt lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Tobitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Tobitt in 1964 was 56, and 65 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tobitt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tobitt 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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