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Lob Family History

Lob Surname Meaning

see Lobb.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Lob family from?

You can see how Lob families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lob family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Lob families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Lob families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Lob's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lob families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lob 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 Lob ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lob. 100% of Lob 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%

What Lob family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lob. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lob 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Lob. 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 10,000 military records available for the last name Lob. For the veterans among your Lob ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lob lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Lob life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Lob in 1971 was 73, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lob

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lob 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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