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Thobani Family History

Thobani 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: Tofani, Hoban, Thoman, Thomann, Troiani, Trojan, Thomas, Thorn

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Where is the Thobani family from?

You can see how Thobani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thobani family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Thobani families living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Thobani's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Thobani families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Thobani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thobani 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Thobani. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Thobani. For the veterans among your Thobani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thobani lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1999, in the United States, Thobani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Thobani in 1982 was 60, and 38 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thobani 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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