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Jobb Family History

Jobb 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: Jobe, Job, Lobb, Cobb, Robb, Bobb, Dobb, Jubb, John, Kobe

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Where is the Jobb family from?

You can see how Jobb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jobb family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jobb families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Jobb families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Jobb's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Jobb families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jobb 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 Jobb ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jobb. 100% of Jobb women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Jobb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jobb 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 482 immigration records available for the last name Jobb. 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 620 military records available for the last name Jobb. For the veterans among your Jobb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jobb lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Jobb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Jobb in 1963 was 72, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jobb

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jobb 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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