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Lobenstein Family History

Lobenstein 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: Lowenstein, Levenstein, Rosenstein, Laubenstein, Bodenstein

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Where is the Lobenstein family from?

You can see how Lobenstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lobenstein family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lobenstein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Lobenstein families living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Lobenstein's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Lobenstein families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lobenstein 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 Lobenstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Manager were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lobenstein. 24% of Lobenstein men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Lobenstein women worked as a Manager. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lobenstein were Salesman and Stenographer.

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Merchant
    24%
  • Salesman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Manager
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Lobenstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lobenstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lobenstein 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 646 immigration records available for the last name Lobenstein. 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 946 military records available for the last name Lobenstein. For the veterans among your Lobenstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lobenstein lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Lobenstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Lobenstein in 1963 was 76, and 93 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lobenstein 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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