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Tobson Family History

Tobson 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: Tobon, Hobson, Dobson, Robson, Towson, Tomson, Tolson, Torson, Jobson

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Where is the Tobson family from?

You can see how Tobson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tobson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Tobson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Tobson family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tobson's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Tobson families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tobson 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 Tobson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tobson. 100% of Tobson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 301 census records available for the last name Tobson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tobson 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Tobson. 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 12 military records available for the last name Tobson. For the veterans among your Tobson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tobson lifespan?

Average Tobson life expectancy in 1972 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tobson 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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