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Jobo Family History

Jobo 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, Cobo, Bobo, Lobo, Joo, John, Bo, Sorbo, Kobe

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Where is the Jobo family from?

You can see how Jobo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jobo family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Jobo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jobo family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jobo's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Jobo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jobo 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 97 census records available for the last name Jobo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jobo 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Jobo. 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 69 military records available for the last name Jobo. For the veterans among your Jobo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jobo lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Jobo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Jobo in 1969 was 50, and 60 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jobo 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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