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Jobsen Family History

Jobsen 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: Jobson, Olsen, Jobe, Osen, Rosen, Fossen, Jessen, Bossen, Jensen

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Where is the Jobsen family from?

You can see how Jobsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jobsen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jobsen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 2 Jobsen families living in Orkney. This was 100% of all the recorded Jobsen's in Scotland. Orkney had the highest population of Jobsen families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jobsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1881
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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Jobsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jobsen 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Jobsen. 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 5 military records available for the last name Jobsen. For the veterans among your Jobsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jobsen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1984, in the United States, Jobsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Jobsen in 1965 was 68, and 83 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jobsen 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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