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Fobister Family History

Fobister Surname Meaning

see Foubister.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Fobister family from?

You can see how Fobister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fobister family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Fobister families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Fobister families living in Lancashire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Fobister's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Fobister families in 1891.
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What did your Fobister ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fobister. 100% of Fobister women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Fobister family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 392 census records available for the last name Fobister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fobister 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Fobister. 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 6 military records available for the last name Fobister. For the veterans among your Fobister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fobister lifespan?

Between 1995 and 1999, in the United States, Fobister life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Fobister in 1995 was 87, and 83 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fobister 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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