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Jobi Family History

Jobi 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: Jobe, Job, Joki, Obi, Jobin, Ji, John, Mori, Kobe, Lobb

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Where is the Jobi family from?

You can see how Jobi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jobi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jobi family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Jobi's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Jobi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jobi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Jobi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jobi 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Jobi. 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 16 military records available for the last name Jobi. For the veterans among your Jobi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jobi lifespan?

Between 1956 and 1997, in the United States, Jobi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Jobi in 1956 was 63, and 49 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jobi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jobi 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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