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Mobson Family History

Mobson Surname Meaning

see Mabson.

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


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You can see how Mobson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mobson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mobson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Mobson families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Mobson's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Mobson families in 1891.
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There are 137 census records available for the last name Mobson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mobson 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Mobson. 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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There are 12 military records available for the last name Mobson. For the veterans among your Mobson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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