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Tobb Family History

Tobb 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: Lobb, Tobe, Tubb, Tabb, Cobb, Robb, Tomb, Bobb, Toby, Dobb

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Where is the Tobb family from?

You can see how Tobb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tobb family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tobb families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 7 Tobb families living in London. This was about 78% of all the recorded Tobb's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tobb families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tobb 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 Tobb ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tobb. 100% of Tobb 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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tobb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tobb 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 215 immigration records available for the last name Tobb. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 185 military records available for the last name Tobb. For the veterans among your Tobb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tobb lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Tobb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Tobb in 1967 was 87, and 92 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tobb

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tobb 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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