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Wobus Family History

Wobus 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: Kobus, Sobus, Woods, Dobos, Bonus, Debus, Dobis, Nobis, Bogus, Vogus

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Where is the Wobus family from?

You can see how Wobus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wobus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wobus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Wobus families living in Michigan. This was about 45% of all the recorded Wobus's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Wobus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wobus 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 Wobus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wobus. 34% of Wobus men worked as a Salesman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Wobus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 222 census records available for the last name Wobus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wobus 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Wobus. 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 49 military records available for the last name Wobus. For the veterans among your Wobus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wobus lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Wobus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Wobus in 1965 was 81, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wobus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wobus 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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