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Tobolski Family History

Tobolski Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from Toboly in Belarus.

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


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Where is the Tobolski family from?

You can see how Tobolski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tobolski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 17 Tobolski families living in Indiana. This was about 28% of all the recorded Tobolski's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Tobolski families in 1920.
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What did your Tobolski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tobolski. 25% of Tobolski men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Tobolski women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tobolski were New Worker 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
    25%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • New Worker
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    24%
  • Waitress
    16%
  • Maid
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%

What Tobolski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tobolski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tobolski 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 229 immigration records available for the last name Tobolski. 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 319 military records available for the last name Tobolski. For the veterans among your Tobolski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tobolski lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Tobolski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Tobolski in 1956 was 61, and 90 in 2004.

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