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Tobani Family History

Tobani 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, Tobin, Tani, Romani, Toran, Toman, Otani, Toland, Tobon

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Where is the Tobani family from?

You can see how Tobani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tobani family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tobani families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tobani's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tobani families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tobani 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 78 census records available for the last name Tobani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tobani 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Tobani. 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 10 military records available for the last name Tobani. For the veterans among your Tobani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tobani lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1998, in the United States, Tobani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Tobani in 1989 was 80, and 92 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tobani 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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