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Tobye Family History

Tobye 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: Toye, Tobe, Tobie, Toby, Noble, Torre, Jobe, Kobe, Tone, Boye

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Where is the Tobye family from?

You can see how Tobye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tobye family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Tobye families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Tobye's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Tobye families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tobye 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 24 census records available for the last name Tobye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tobye 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Tobye. 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 98 military records available for the last name Tobye. For the veterans among your Tobye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tobye lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1985, in the United States, Tobye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Tobye in 1976 was 85, and 88 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tobye 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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