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Tobie Family History

Tobie Name Meaning

German: patronymic from the personal name Tobias from the Latin genitive Tobiae (pronounced in three syllables).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Tobin, Tobia, Tobe, Obie, Dobie, Toby, Opie, Tobias, Howie, Tonge

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Where is the Tobie family from?

You can see how Tobie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tobie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tobie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 21 Tobie families living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Tobie's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Tobie families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tobie 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 Tobie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Superintendent and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tobie. 24% of Tobie men worked as a Superintendent and 34% of Tobie women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tobie were Salesman and Saleslady. .

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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

  • Superintendent
    24%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Salesman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Saleslady
    34%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Tobie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tobie 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 332 immigration records available for the last name Tobie. 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 347 military records available for the last name Tobie. For the veterans among your Tobie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tobie lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Tobie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Tobie in 1963 was 81, and 60 in 2004.

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