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Eobson Family History

Eobson 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, Jobson, Elson, Sibson, Posson, Rosson, Forson

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Where is the Eobson family from?

You can see how Eobson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eobson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Eobson family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Eobson's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Eobson families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 219 census records available for the last name Eobson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eobson 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Eobson. 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 2 military records available for the last name Eobson. For the veterans among your Eobson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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