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Stobber Family History

Stobber 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: Stober, Stobbe, Stoeber, Stoiber, Storer, Stopper, Stoker, Stoller

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Where is the Stobber family from?

You can see how Stobber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stobber family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Stobber families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Stobber families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Stobber's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Stobber families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stobber surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Stobber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stobber 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Stobber. 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 29 military records available for the last name Stobber. For the veterans among your Stobber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stobber lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1996, in the United States, Stobber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Stobber in 1963 was 76, and 50 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stobber 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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