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Wobken Family History

Wobken 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: Wolken, Woolen, Wooten, Morken, Wibben, Worden, Loken, Wollen, Dobkin

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Where is the Wobken family from?

You can see how Wobken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wobken family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wobken family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Wobken's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Wobken families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wobken 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 Wobken ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Wobken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Wobken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wobken 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Wobken. 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 29 military records available for the last name Wobken. For the veterans among your Wobken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wobken lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Wobken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Wobken in 1971 was 74, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wobken

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wobken 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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