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Stobs Family History

Stobs 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: Stoss, Stoos, Stobbs, Stob, Stohs, Stone, Stowe, Stock, Stoop, Stork

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Where is the Stobs family from?

You can see how Stobs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stobs family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stobs families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Stobs families living in Durham. This was about 53% of all the recorded Stobs's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Stobs families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stobs 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 Stobs ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Stobs. 100% of Stobs 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 Stobs family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 744 census records available for the last name Stobs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stobs 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Stobs. 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 74 military records available for the last name Stobs. For the veterans among your Stobs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stobs lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Stobs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Stobs in 1970 was 82, and 86 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stobs

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stobs 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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