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Jobert Family History

Jobert 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, Joubert, Obert, Nobert, Dobert, Jubert, Cobert

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Where is the Jobert family from?

You can see how Jobert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jobert family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jobert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Jobert families living in Kentucky. This was about 48% of all the recorded Jobert's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Jobert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jobert 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 Jobert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jobert. 50% of Jobert men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Jobert women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jobert were Salesman and Maid.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Salesman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Seamstress
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Maid
    23%

What Jobert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 682 census records available for the last name Jobert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jobert 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 384 immigration records available for the last name Jobert. 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 137 military records available for the last name Jobert. For the veterans among your Jobert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jobert lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Jobert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Jobert in 1961 was 56, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jobert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jobert 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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