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Nobbins Family History

Nobbins 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: Hobbins, Dobbins, Cobbins, Robbins, Nobis, Dobbin, Gubbins, Nobbs

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Where is the Nobbins family from?

You can see how Nobbins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nobbins family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Nobbins family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Nobbins's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Nobbins families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Nobbins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nobbins 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Nobbins. 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 19 military records available for the last name Nobbins. For the veterans among your Nobbins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nobbins lifespan?

Average Nobbins life expectancy in 2000 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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