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Tobius Family History

Tobius 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: Tobias, Tobin, Dobis, Nobis, Dobies, Kobus, Tobia, Hofius, Moebius

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Where is the Tobius family from?

You can see how Tobius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tobius family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Tobius families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Tobius family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tobius's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Tobius families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tobius 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 190 census records available for the last name Tobius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tobius 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Tobius. 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 26 military records available for the last name Tobius. For the veterans among your Tobius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tobius lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Tobius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Tobius in 1971 was 64, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tobius 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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