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Fobber Family History

Fobber 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: Ober, Felber, Forbes, Kober, Faber, Fonner, Forberg, Hober, Dobler

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Where is the Fobber family from?

You can see how Fobber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fobber family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Fobber families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Fobber family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Fobber's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Fobber families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fobber 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 16 census records available for the last name Fobber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fobber 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Fobber. 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 Fobber. For the veterans among your Fobber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fobber lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2001, in the United States, Fobber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Fobber in 1991 was 74, and 20 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fobber 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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