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Mobes Family History

Mobes 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: Moses, Mones, Moes, Moles, Motes, Mobbs, Mores, Moyes, Kobes, Mozes

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Where is the Mobes family from?

You can see how Mobes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mobes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mobes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Mobes family living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mobes's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Mobes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mobes 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 Mobes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Agric Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mobes. 100% of Mobes men worked as an Agric Labourer and 60% of Mobes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Agric Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • House Duties
    40%

What Mobes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Mobes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mobes 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Mobes. 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 103 military records available for the last name Mobes. For the veterans among your Mobes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mobes lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1973, in the United States, Mobes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Mobes in 1963 was 76, and 83 in 1973.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mobes 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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