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Fobe Family History

Fobe 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: Jobe, Kobe, Tobe, Bobe, Lobe, Foye, Fode, Robe, Foe, Fore

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Where is the Fobe family from?

You can see how Fobe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fobe family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Fobe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Fobe family living in Moray. This was 100% of all the recorded Fobe's in Scotland. Moray had the highest population of Fobe families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fobe 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 Fobe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fobe. 100% of Fobe 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Fobe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fobe 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 Fobe. 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 35 military records available for the last name Fobe. For the veterans among your Fobe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fobe lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Fobe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Fobe in 1974 was 76, and 96 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fobe 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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