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Tobal Family History

Tobal 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: Tobar, Bobal, Kobal, Toral, Toal, Toll, Nobel, Toda, Tabak, Toma

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Where is the Tobal family from?

You can see how Tobal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tobal family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tobal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Tobal families living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Tobal's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Tobal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tobal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tobal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tobal. 60% of Tobal men worked as a Truck Driver. .

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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

  • Truck Driver
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 424 census records available for the last name Tobal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tobal 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Tobal. 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 39 military records available for the last name Tobal. For the veterans among your Tobal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tobal lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1999, in the United States, Tobal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Tobal in 1974 was 59, and 47 in 1999.

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