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Fobbus Family History

Fobbus Name 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: Forbus, Fobbs, Forbes, Forbush, Kobus, Hobbs, Forbis, Mobbs, Cobbs

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Where is the Fobbus family from?

You can see how Fobbus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fobbus family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Fobbus families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Fobbus family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Fobbus's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Fobbus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fobbus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fobbus ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Fobbus ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Fobbus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fobbus 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Fobbus. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Fobbus. For the veterans among your Fobbus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fobbus lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Fobbus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Fobbus in 1968 was 69, and 92 in 2003.

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