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Mobo Family History

Mobo 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: Cobo, Bobo, Lobo, Moro, Mori, Bo, Moss, Mole, Mao, Mort

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Where is the Mobo family from?

You can see how Mobo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mobo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mobo family living in California. This was about 20% of all the recorded Mobo's in USA. California and 4 other states had the highest population of Mobo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mobo 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 23 census records available for the last name Mobo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mobo 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Mobo. 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 1 military records available for the last name Mobo. For the veterans among your Mobo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mobo lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Mobo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Mobo in 1964 was 57, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mobo 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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