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Tobkin Family History

Tobkin 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, Dobkin, Tonkin, Dobrin, Botkin, Hoskin, Robin, Forkin, Gobin

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Where is the Tobkin family from?

You can see how Tobkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tobkin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tobkin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Tobkin families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Tobkin's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Tobkin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tobkin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tobkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tobkin. 100% of Tobkin men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Tobkin women worked as a Waitress. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Tobkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tobkin 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Tobkin. 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 55 military records available for the last name Tobkin. For the veterans among your Tobkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tobkin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Tobkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Tobkin in 1966 was 51, and 89 in 2004.

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