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Fobert Family History

Fobert 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: Robert, Gobert, Obert, Nobert, Dobert, Cobert, Hobert, Albert, Ober

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Where is the Fobert family from?

You can see how Fobert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fobert family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Fobert families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 6 Fobert families living in Sussex. This was about 75% of all the recorded Fobert's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Fobert families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fobert 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 Fobert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fobert. 25% of Fobert men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Fobert women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farming
    25%
  • Foreman
    13%
  • Painter
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Fobert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fobert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fobert 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Fobert. 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 165 military records available for the last name Fobert. For the veterans among your Fobert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fobert lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Fobert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Fobert in 1962 was 58, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fobert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fobert 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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