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Toban Family History

Toban 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: Tobin, Toran, Toman, Tobon, Tobar, Hoban, Toben, Tolan, Tan, Ban

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Where is the Toban family from?

You can see how Toban families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Toban family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Toban families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Toban families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Toban's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Toban families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Toban 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 Toban ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Toban. 67% of Toban men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Toban. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Toban 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 292 immigration records available for the last name Toban. 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 251 military records available for the last name Toban. For the veterans among your Toban ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Toban lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Toban life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Toban in 1967 was 82, and 58 in 2002.

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