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Clobes Family History

Clobes Surname Meaning

German: from a vernacular short form of the personal name Nikolaus ‘Nicholas’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Clobes family from?

You can see how Clobes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clobes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Clobes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Clobes families living in London. This was about 85% of all the recorded Clobes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Clobes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clobes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Clobes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Clobes. 70% of Clobes men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    70%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farm Operator
    16%

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Census Records

There are 989 census records available for the last name Clobes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clobes 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Clobes. 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 208 military records available for the last name Clobes. For the veterans among your Clobes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clobes lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Clobes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Clobes in 1966 was 71, and 81 in 2003.

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