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Tobey Family History

Tobey Surname Meaning

English: variant of Toby. This form of the surname is rare in Britain and Ireland. German: from the personal name Tobias.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Tobey family from?

You can see how Tobey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tobey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tobey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 16 Tobey families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Tobey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tobey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tobey 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 Tobey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tobey. 100% of Tobey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Tobey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 23,000 census records available for the last name Tobey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tobey 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Tobey. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Tobey. For the veterans among your Tobey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tobey lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Tobey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Tobey in 1951 was 65, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tobey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tobey 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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