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Lobner Name Meaning

German (also Löbner): habitational name for someone from any of the places called Löben or Löbau in eastern Germany.

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


Similar surnames: Lober, Lohner, Dobner, Lesner, Linner, Bolner, Locher, Rohner, Loewer

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Where is the Lobner family from?

You can see how Lobner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lobner family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Lobner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Lobner families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Lobner's in USA. California had the highest population of Lobner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lobner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lobner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lobner. 43% of Lobner men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
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What Lobner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 960 census records available for the last name Lobner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lobner 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 301 immigration records available for the last name Lobner. 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 381 military records available for the last name Lobner. For the veterans among your Lobner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lobner lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Lobner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Lobner in 1958 was 57, and 83 in 2004.

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