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Tobbs Family History

Tobbs 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: Hobbs, Tibbs, Mobbs, Cobbs, Dobbs, Nobbs, Tubbs, Stobbs, Tombs, Robbs

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Where is the Tobbs family from?

You can see how Tobbs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tobbs family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Tobbs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Tobbs families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Tobbs's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tobbs families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tobbs 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 Tobbs ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tobbs. 100% of Tobbs 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 294 census records available for the last name Tobbs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tobbs 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Tobbs. 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 68 military records available for the last name Tobbs. For the veterans among your Tobbs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tobbs lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Tobbs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Tobbs in 1968 was 85, and 94 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tobbs 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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