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Tobak Family History

Tobak 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: Tabak, Kobak, Tobar, Bobak, Toback, Robak, Kozak, Toda, Bobek, Oak

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Where is the Tobak family from?

You can see how Tobak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tobak family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tobak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Tobak family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tobak's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Tobak families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tobak 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 Tobak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tobak. 30% of Tobak men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Tobak women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Store Clerk
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Tobak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 565 census records available for the last name Tobak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tobak 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 280 immigration records available for the last name Tobak. 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 154 military records available for the last name Tobak. For the veterans among your Tobak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tobak lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Tobak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Tobak in 1963 was 69, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tobak 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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