This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Fobler family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Fobler Family History

Fobler 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: Dobler, Kobler, Tobler, Fowler, Fogler, Cobler, Hobler, Fosler, Noble

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Fobler family from?

You can see how Fobler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fobler family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Fobler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Fobler family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Fobler's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Fobler families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fobler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Fobler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Fobler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fobler census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Fobler

Passenger Lists

There are 35 immigration records available for the last name Fobler. 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.

View all Fobler immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 16 military records available for the last name Fobler. For the veterans among your Fobler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Fobler military records

You've only scratched the surface of Fobler family history

Discover More

What is the average Fobler lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fobler 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fobler

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Fobler family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial