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Tooby Family History

Tooby Surname Meaning

see Toby.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Tooby family from?

You can see how Tooby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tooby family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Tooby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 33 Tooby families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Tooby's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Tooby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tooby 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 Tooby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tooby. 29% of Tooby men worked as a Farmer and 84% of Tooby women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tooby were Carpenter joiner and Cotton Weaver.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    29%
  • General Labourer
    15%
  • Painter
    10%
  • Carpenter joiner
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Cotton Weaver
    3%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Tooby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tooby 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Tooby. 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 201 military records available for the last name Tooby. For the veterans among your Tooby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tooby lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Tooby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Tooby in 1970 was 80, and 47 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tooby 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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