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Thobaben Family History

Thobaben Name 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: Thoen, Holben, Thobe, Hibben, Toburen, Thomason, Habben, Thoren

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Where is the Thobaben family from?

You can see how Thobaben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thobaben family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Thobaben families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Thobaben families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Thobaben's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Thobaben families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thobaben surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Thobaben ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thobaben. 100% of Thobaben men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Thobaben women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 223 census records available for the last name Thobaben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thobaben 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Thobaben. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 89 military records available for the last name Thobaben. For the veterans among your Thobaben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thobaben lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Thobaben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Thobaben in 1968 was 90, and 88 in 2004.

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