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Wobbs Family History

Wobbs 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: Hobbs, Mobbs, Cobbs, Dobbs, Nobbs, Wobbe, Robbs, Fobbs, Lobb, Webb

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Where is the Wobbs family from?

You can see how Wobbs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wobbs family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Wobbs families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Wobbs families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Wobbs's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Wobbs families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wobbs 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 Wobbs ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wobbs. 100% of Wobbs 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%

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Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Wobbs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wobbs 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Wobbs. 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 14 military records available for the last name Wobbs. For the veterans among your Wobbs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wobbs lifespan?

Between 1995 and 1997, in the United States, Wobbs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Wobbs in 1995 was 101, and 103 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wobbs 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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