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Thoby Family History

Thoby 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: Thobe, Toby, Thor, Troy, Thorn, Hoy, Tobe, Thoen, Toy, Hobby

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Where is the Thoby family from?

You can see how Thoby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thoby family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Thoby families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Thoby families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Thoby's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Thoby families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thoby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Thoby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Thoby. 100% of Thoby men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Thoby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thoby 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Thoby. 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 19 military records available for the last name Thoby. For the veterans among your Thoby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thoby lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1997, in the United States, Thoby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Thoby in 1962 was 85, and 81 in 1997.

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