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Tobrey Family History

Tobrey 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: Tobey, Torrey, Torre, Torney, Torres, Toren, Tobe, Dobry, Tovey

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Where is the Tobrey family from?

You can see how Tobrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tobrey family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Tobrey families living in Maryland. This was about 86% of all the recorded Tobrey's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Tobrey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tobrey 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 43 census records available for the last name Tobrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tobrey 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Tobrey. 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 16 military records available for the last name Tobrey. For the veterans among your Tobrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tobrey lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Tobrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Tobrey in 1967 was 83, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tobrey 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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