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Tobra Family History

Tobra 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: Tobia, Torre, Mora, Taira, Bora, Toda, Torr, Kobza, Toro, Toma

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Where is the Tobra family from?

You can see how Tobra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tobra family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tobra family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Tobra's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Tobra families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tobra 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 36 census records available for the last name Tobra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tobra 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Tobra. 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 2 military records available for the last name Tobra. For the veterans among your Tobra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tobra lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1974, in the United States, Tobra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Tobra in 1964 was 69, and 92 in 1974.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tobra 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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