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Lobster Family History

Lobster Surname 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: Oster, Forster, Koster, Lister, Doster, Coster, Lester, Poster

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Where is the Lobster family from?

You can see how Lobster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lobster family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lobster families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Lobster families living in Northwest Territories. This was 100% of all the recorded Lobster's in Canada. Northwest Territories had the highest population of Lobster families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lobster surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Lobster ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lobster. 100% of Lobster 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Lobster family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Lobster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lobster 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Lobster. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 11 military records available for the last name Lobster. For the veterans among your Lobster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lobster lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2000, in the United States, Lobster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Lobster in 1957 was 36, and 66 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lobster

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lobster ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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