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Nobs Family History

Nobs Surname Meaning

see Nobbs.

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


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Where is the Nobs family from?

You can see how Nobs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nobs family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nobs families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Nobs families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Nobs's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Nobs families in 1891.
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What did your Nobs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nobs. 48% of Nobs men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Nobs women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nobs were Manager and Dental Asst.

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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

  • Farmer
    48%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Manager
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Dental Asst
    34%

What Nobs family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nobs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nobs 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 332 immigration records available for the last name Nobs. 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 167 military records available for the last name Nobs. For the veterans among your Nobs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nobs lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Nobs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Nobs in 1960 was 65, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nobs

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nobs 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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