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Tobiesen Family History

Tobiesen 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: Tonnesen, Tobiason, Tobiassen, Thiesen, Tobin, Tobias, Wiesen, Bieser

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Where is the Tobiesen family from?

You can see how Tobiesen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tobiesen family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Tobiesen families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tobiesen's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Tobiesen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tobiesen 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 77 census records available for the last name Tobiesen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tobiesen 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Tobiesen. 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 8 military records available for the last name Tobiesen. For the veterans among your Tobiesen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tobiesen lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1993, in the United States, Tobiesen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Tobiesen in 1979 was 61, and 70 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tobiesen 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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