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Tobert Family History

Tobert 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: Robert, Gobert, Tober, Tolbert, Obert, Nobert, Dobert, Cobert

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Where is the Tobert family from?

You can see how Tobert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tobert family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Tobert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Tobert families living in Ontario. This was about 45% of all the recorded Tobert's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Tobert families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tobert 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 Tobert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tobert. 42% of Tobert men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Tobert women 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

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Feeder
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Tobert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tobert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tobert 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 326 immigration records available for the last name Tobert. 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 352 military records available for the last name Tobert. For the veterans among your Tobert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tobert lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Tobert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Tobert in 1966 was 92, and 48 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tobert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tobert 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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