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Fobs Family History

Fobs 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: Foss, Fors, Fons, Kobs, Foos, Fobes, Fobbs, Ross, Kos, Moss

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Where is the Fobs family from?

You can see how Fobs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fobs family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fobs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Fobs family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fobs's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Fobs families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fobs 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 Fobs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fobs. 60% of Fobs men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • Farm Laborer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 868 census records available for the last name Fobs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fobs 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Fobs. 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 79 military records available for the last name Fobs. For the veterans among your Fobs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fobs lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Fobs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Fobs in 1967 was 59, and 21 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fobs

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fobs 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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