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Lobes Family History

Lobes 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: Lobel, Lodes, Loges, Lobe, Lober, Lowes, Lobos, Lopes, Kobes, Jobes

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Where is the Lobes family from?

You can see how Lobes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lobes family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lobes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Lobes families living in Wisconsin. This was about 32% of all the recorded Lobes's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Lobes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lobes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lobes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lobes. 100% of Lobes men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 560 census records available for the last name Lobes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lobes 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 Lobes. 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 623 military records available for the last name Lobes. For the veterans among your Lobes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lobes lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Lobes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Lobes in 1967 was 40, and 87 in 2004.

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