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Tobyne Family History

Tobyne 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: Toyne, Coyne, Tone, Toye, Tobe, Tobin, Towne, Tyne, Tobon, Tabone

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Where is the Tobyne family from?

You can see how Tobyne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tobyne family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Tobyne families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Tobyne family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tobyne's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Tobyne families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tobyne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tobyne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tobyne. 100% of Tobyne men worked as a Farm Laborer and 100% of Tobyne women worked as a Teacher. .

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 362 census records available for the last name Tobyne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tobyne 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Tobyne. 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 129 military records available for the last name Tobyne. For the veterans among your Tobyne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tobyne lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Tobyne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Tobyne in 1964 was 88, and 77 in 2004.

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