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Lobdell Family History

Lobdell Surname Meaning

English: unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Lobdell family from?

You can see how Lobdell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lobdell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lobdell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Lobdell family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Lobdell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lobdell families in 1891.
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What did your Lobdell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lobdell. 25% of Lobdell men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Lobdell women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lobdell were Farm Laborer and Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Housework
    7%

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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Lobdell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lobdell 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 887 immigration records available for the last name Lobdell. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Lobdell. For the veterans among your Lobdell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lobdell lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Lobdell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Lobdell in 1945 was 41, and 79 in 2004.

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