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Wobie Family History

Wobie 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: Dobie, Obie, Sobie, Wobig, Tobie, Wobbe, Robie, Noble, Jobe, Kobe

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Where is the Wobie family from?

You can see how Wobie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wobie family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wobie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Wobie families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wobie's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Wobie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wobie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Wobie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wobie 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Wobie. 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 11 military records available for the last name Wobie. For the veterans among your Wobie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wobie lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2001, in the United States, Wobie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Wobie in 1992 was 79, and 70 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wobie 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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