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Tobares Family History

Tobares 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: Tabares, Torres, Bares, Tomaras, Soares, Toburen, Tobar, Tavares

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Where is the Tobares family from?

You can see how Tobares families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tobares family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tobares family living in New Mexico. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tobares's in USA. New Mexico and 1 other state had the highest population of Tobares families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tobares surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tobares ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tobares. 100% of Tobares 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 894 census records available for the last name Tobares. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tobares 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Tobares. 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 5 military records available for the last name Tobares. For the veterans among your Tobares ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tobares lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2004, in the United States, Tobares life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Tobares in 1992 was 57, and 68 in 2004.

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