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Wobber Family History

Wobber 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: Webber, Wolber, Wobbe, Ober, Kober, Woomer, Woller, Hober, Wolfer

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Where is the Wobber family from?

You can see how Wobber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wobber family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wobber families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Wobber families living in Devon. This was about 80% of all the recorded Wobber's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Wobber families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wobber 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 Wobber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wobber. 100% of Wobber men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Wobber women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Wobber family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 476 census records available for the last name Wobber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wobber 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 302 immigration records available for the last name Wobber. 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 70 military records available for the last name Wobber. For the veterans among your Wobber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wobber lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Wobber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Wobber in 1963 was 85, and 90 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wobber 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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