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Fobben Family History

Fobben Surname 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: Robben, Forbes, Lubben, Wibben, Holben, Fossen, Nobbe, Hibben, Sebben

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Where is the Fobben family from?

You can see how Fobben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fobben family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Fobben families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Fobben family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fobben's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Fobben families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Fobben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fobben 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Fobben. 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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Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Fobben. For the veterans among your Fobben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fobben lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Fobben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Fobben in 1971 was 78, and 70 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fobben ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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