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Wobeter Family History

Wobeter 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: Webster, Wolever, Woofter, Worster, Wooster, Wolter, Weeter, Porter

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Where is the Wobeter family from?

You can see how Wobeter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wobeter family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Wobeter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Wobeter families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Wobeter's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Wobeter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wobeter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wobeter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wobeter. 67% of Wobeter 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
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Wobeter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wobeter 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Wobeter. 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 4 military records available for the last name Wobeter. For the veterans among your Wobeter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wobeter lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2002, in the United States, Wobeter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wobeter in 1986 was 75, and 82 in 2002.

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