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Wobson Family History

Wobson 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: Hobson, Dobson, Robson, Wonson, Jobson, Sibson, Worton, Posson

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Where is the Wobson family from?

You can see how Wobson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wobson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Wobson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Wobson families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wobson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Wobson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Wobson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wobson 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Wobson. 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 4 military records available for the last name Wobson. For the veterans among your Wobson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wobson 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wobson

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