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Jobgen Family History

Jobgen 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, Bogen, Morgen, Mogen, Hogen, Horgen, Vogen, Coben, Goben

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Where is the Jobgen family from?

You can see how Jobgen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jobgen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Jobgen families living in Iowa. This was about 75% of all the recorded Jobgen's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Jobgen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jobgen 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 Jobgen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jobgen. 50% of Jobgen 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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Jobgen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 220 census records available for the last name Jobgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jobgen 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Jobgen. 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 32 military records available for the last name Jobgen. For the veterans among your Jobgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jobgen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Jobgen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Jobgen in 1965 was 65, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jobgen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jobgen 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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