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Tobor Family History

Tobor 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: Tabor, Topor, Tober, Tobon, Tobar, Tibor, Toor, Thor, Ober, Kober

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Where is the Tobor family from?

You can see how Tobor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tobor family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Tobor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Tobor family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Tobor's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Tobor families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tobor 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 Tobor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tobor. 35% of Tobor men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Tobor women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Tobor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 834 census records available for the last name Tobor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tobor 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Tobor. 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 317 military records available for the last name Tobor. For the veterans among your Tobor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tobor lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Tobor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Tobor in 1968 was 63, and 74 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tobor 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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