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Vobis Family History

Vobis 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: Dobis, Nobis, Voris, Boris, Solis, Rodis, Lois, Louis, Rubis, Dobos

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Where is the Vobis family from?

You can see how Vobis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vobis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Vobis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vobis family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vobis's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Vobis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vobis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vobis ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Vobis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vobis 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Vobis. 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 88 military records available for the last name Vobis. For the veterans among your Vobis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vobis lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Vobis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Vobis in 1966 was 66, and 68 in 2000.

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