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Loba Family History

Loba 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: Lobb, Loza, Lona, Lomba, Lobo, Oba, Loga, Lora, Luba, Koba

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Where is the Loba family from?

You can see how Loba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loba family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Loba families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Loba families living in California. This was about 65% of all the recorded Loba's in USA. California had the highest population of Loba families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Loba surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Loba ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Loba. 100% of Loba men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Loba women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 392 census records available for the last name Loba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loba 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 223 immigration records available for the last name Loba. 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 68 military records available for the last name Loba. For the veterans among your Loba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loba lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Loba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Loba in 1965 was 34, and 76 in 2004.

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