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Fobear Family History

Fobear 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: Bear, Ober, Kober, Faber, Hober, Fear, Bober, Tober, Sober, Tobar

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Where is the Fobear family from?

You can see how Fobear families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fobear family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fobear families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Fobear families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Fobear's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fobear families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fobear surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fobear ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fobear. 43% of Fobear men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Brakeman
    29%
  • General Laborer
    29%

What Fobear family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 456 census records available for the last name Fobear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fobear 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Fobear. 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 89 military records available for the last name Fobear. For the veterans among your Fobear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fobear lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Fobear life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Fobear in 1967 was 80, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fobear

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fobear 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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