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Toeben Family History

Toeben 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: Toben, Toren, Leben, Tobe, Tobin, Treen, Thelen, Stoebe, Holben

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Where is the Toeben family from?

You can see how Toeben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Toeben family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Toeben families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Toeben families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Toeben's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Toeben families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Toeben surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Toeben ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Toeben. 100% of Toeben men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Toeben family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Toeben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Toeben 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Toeben. 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 Toeben. For the veterans among your Toeben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Toeben lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Toeben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Toeben in 1956 was 51, and 44 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Toeben 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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