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Tobisch Family History

Tobisch 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: Dobish, Bobich, Tosch, Tomich, Nosbisch, Tisch, Sobiech, Todisco

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Where is the Tobisch family from?

You can see how Tobisch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tobisch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tobisch families living in Minnesota. This was about 67% of all the recorded Tobisch's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Tobisch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tobisch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tobisch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cutter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tobisch. 100% of Tobisch women worked as a Cutter. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cutter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Tobisch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tobisch 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Tobisch. 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 156 military records available for the last name Tobisch. For the veterans among your Tobisch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tobisch lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Tobisch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Tobisch in 1963 was 82, and 52 in 1999.

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