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Tobens Family History

Tobens 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, Toles, Toren, Tobe, Ovens, Torrens, Tobin, Tobias, Tomes

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Where is the Tobens family from?

You can see how Tobens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tobens family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Tobens families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Tobens family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Tobens's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Tobens families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tobens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Tobens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tobens 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Tobens. 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 13 military records available for the last name Tobens. For the veterans among your Tobens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tobens lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2001, in the United States, Tobens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Tobens in 1994 was 62, and 69 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tobens 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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