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Mobles Family History

Mobles 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: Mowles, Moles, Robles, Moyles, Mobley, Nobles, Miles, Moses, Noble

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Where is the Mobles family from?

You can see how Mobles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mobles family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mobles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Mobles families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mobles's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mobles families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mobles 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 Mobles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mobles. 100% of Mobles men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Mobles family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 283 census records available for the last name Mobles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mobles 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Mobles. 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 50 military records available for the last name Mobles. For the veterans among your Mobles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mobles lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1980, in the United States, Mobles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Mobles in 1970 was 88, and 64 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mobles 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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