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Toby Family History

Toby Surname Meaning

English (mainly Devon): from the Middle English personal name Toby a vernacular form of Tobias.

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


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Where is the Toby family from?

You can see how Toby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Toby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Toby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 72 Toby families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Toby's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Toby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Toby 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 Toby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Toby. 100% of Toby men worked as a General Labourer and 88% of Toby 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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%

What Toby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 20,000 census records available for the last name Toby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Toby 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Toby. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Toby. For the veterans among your Toby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Toby lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Toby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Toby in 1943 was 26, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Toby

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Toby 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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