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Mobus Family History

Mobus 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: Kobus, Mabus, Mobbs, Sobus, Moses, Moss, Mogul, Mones, Dobos, Maus

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Where is the Mobus family from?

You can see how Mobus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mobus family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Mobus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Mobus families living in Staffordshire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Mobus's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Mobus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mobus 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 Mobus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mobus. 32% of Mobus 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
    32%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Shipping Clerk
    13%

What Mobus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 958 census records available for the last name Mobus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mobus 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 297 immigration records available for the last name Mobus. 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 660 military records available for the last name Mobus. For the veterans among your Mobus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mobus lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Mobus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mobus in 1962 was 76, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mobus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mobus 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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