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Nobis Name Meaning

German: nickname of disputed origin: Nobis was a euphemism for the devil; alternatively the name may be taken from Nobiskrüge (‘Nobis taverns’) a term denoting an outlying tavern on the edge of civilization.

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


Similar surnames: Solis, Kobus, Dobis, Kobs, Molis, Doris, Wobig, Neis, Bois, Dobish

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Where is the Nobis family from?

You can see how Nobis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nobis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nobis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Nobis families living in Cornwall. This was about 67% of all the recorded Nobis's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Nobis families in 1891.
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What did your Nobis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nobis. 30% of Nobis men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Nobis women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nobis were Proprietor and Housewife. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Proprietor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    38%
  • Housekeeper
    38%
  • Housewife
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nobis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nobis 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 493 immigration records available for the last name Nobis. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Nobis. For the veterans among your Nobis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nobis lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Nobis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Nobis in 1956 was 44, and 72 in 2004.

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