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Pobson Family History

Pobson 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: Posson, Hobson, Dobson, Robson, Polson, Jobson, Popson, Parson

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Where is the Pobson family from?

You can see how Pobson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pobson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Pobson families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 6 Pobson families living in Sutherland. This was 100% of all the recorded Pobson's in Scotland. Sutherland had the highest population of Pobson families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pobson 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 Pobson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pobson. 100% of Pobson 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Pobson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 217 census records available for the last name Pobson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pobson 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Pobson. 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 3 military records available for the last name Pobson. For the veterans among your Pobson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pobson lifespan?

Average Pobson life expectancy in 1973 was 47 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pobson 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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