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Toebe Family History

Toebe 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: Tobe, Stoebe, Torre, Jobe, Kobe, Tone, Toye, Loewe, Taube, Bobe

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Where is the Toebe family from?

You can see how Toebe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Toebe family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Toebe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 6 Toebe families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Toebe's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Toebe families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Toebe 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 Toebe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Toebe. 45% of Toebe men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Toebe women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Mechanic
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Toebe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 764 census records available for the last name Toebe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Toebe 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Toebe. 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 163 military records available for the last name Toebe. For the veterans among your Toebe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Toebe lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Toebe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Toebe in 1964 was 74, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Toebe 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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