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Tobia Family History

Tobia Surname Meaning

Italian: from the personal name Tobia (see Tobias). Spanish (Tobía): habitational name from Tobía in La Rioja province.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Tobia family from?

You can see how Tobia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tobia family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tobia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Tobia families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tobia's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tobia families in 1891.
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What did your Tobia ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Silk Dealer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tobia. 100% of Tobia men worked as a Silk Dealer and 100% of Tobia 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Silk Dealer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Tobia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Tobia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tobia 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Tobia. 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 572 military records available for the last name Tobia. For the veterans among your Tobia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tobia lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Tobia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Tobia in 1958 was 51, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tobia

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tobia 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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