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Vobbe Family History

Vobbe 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: Nobbe, Kobbe, Dobbe, Robbe, Wobbe, Noble, Kibbe, Jobe, Kobe, Lobb

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Where is the Vobbe family from?

You can see how Vobbe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vobbe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vobbe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Vobbe families living in Ohio. This was about 65% of all the recorded Vobbe's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Vobbe families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 166 census records available for the last name Vobbe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vobbe 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Vobbe. 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 75 military records available for the last name Vobbe. For the veterans among your Vobbe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vobbe lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Vobbe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Vobbe in 1970 was 86, and 65 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vobbe 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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