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Fobbs Name Meaning

Scottish: variant of Forbes .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Fobes, Forbis, Forbus, Nobbe, Dobos, Tombs, Bobb, Forbes, Fooks

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Where is the Fobbs family from?

You can see how Fobbs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fobbs family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fobbs families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Fobbs families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Fobbs's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fobbs families in 1891.
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What did your Fobbs ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fobbs. 100% of Fobbs 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%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fobbs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fobbs 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Fobbs. 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 409 military records available for the last name Fobbs. For the veterans among your Fobbs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fobbs lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Fobbs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Fobbs in 1962 was 57, and 68 in 2004.

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