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Lobas Family History

Lobas 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: Lomas, Lubas, Lovas, Lobos, Lonas, Jonas, Lucas, Lobb, Laban, Livas

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Where is the Lobas family from?

You can see how Lobas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lobas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lobas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Lobas families living in Middlesex. This was about 67% of all the recorded Lobas's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Lobas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lobas 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 Lobas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Spinner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lobas. 50% of Lobas men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Lobas women worked as a Spinner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lobas were Miner and Stenographer.

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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%
  • Miner
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Spinner
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Lobas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 550 census records available for the last name Lobas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lobas 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 233 immigration records available for the last name Lobas. 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 72 military records available for the last name Lobas. For the veterans among your Lobas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lobas lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Lobas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Lobas in 1964 was 53, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lobas 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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