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Tobyn Family History

Tobyn 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: Tobin, Tobon, Toben, Toby, Robyn, Toye, Toren, Tobe, Toy, Toran

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Where is the Tobyn family from?

You can see how Tobyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tobyn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Tobyn families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Tobyn families living in Bedfordshire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Tobyn's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Tobyn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tobyn 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 Tobyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tobyn. 100% of Tobyn 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%

What Tobyn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 293 census records available for the last name Tobyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tobyn 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Tobyn. 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 52 military records available for the last name Tobyn. For the veterans among your Tobyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tobyn lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Tobyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Tobyn in 1963 was 88, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tobyn 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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