Origins of the Tobias surname

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    In 1921, most Tobiases lived in london

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    1,800 Tobias Travel & migration records
    2,800 Tobiases found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Tobias

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    Common jobs for Tobiases

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Tobiases in 1921

    Dressmaker

    17

    Tailoress

    13

    General Servant Domestic

    12

    Charwoman

    5

    Living On Own Means

    5

    Commmon male occupations for Tobiases in 1921

    Tailor

    36

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    22

    Agricultural Labourer

    15

    Farm Hands

    13

    Farmer

    12

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