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Tobiasson Family History

Tobiasson 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: Tobiason, Tobiassen, Bisson, Tobias, Soisson, Poisson, Eliasson

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Where is the Tobiasson family from?

You can see how Tobiasson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tobiasson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Tobiasson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 10 Tobiasson families living in Kincardineshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tobiasson's in Scotland. Kincardineshire had the highest population of Tobiasson families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tobiasson 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 Tobiasson ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Tobiasson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 438 census records available for the last name Tobiasson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tobiasson 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 808 immigration records available for the last name Tobiasson. 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 146 military records available for the last name Tobiasson. For the veterans among your Tobiasson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tobiasson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Tobiasson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Tobiasson in 1965 was 84, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tobiasson 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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