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Fobbe Family History

Fobbe Surname Meaning

North German: from a pet form of the ancient Germanic personal name Folkbert Volkbrecht Folkbrand Volkbrand or a similar name composed with folk ‘people warriors’ as the first element.

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


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Where is the Fobbe family from?

You can see how Fobbe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fobbe family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fobbe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Fobbe family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Fobbe's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Fobbe families in 1911.
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What did your Fobbe ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 367 census records available for the last name Fobbe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fobbe 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Fobbe. 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 58 military records available for the last name Fobbe. For the veterans among your Fobbe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fobbe lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Fobbe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Fobbe in 1962 was 76, and 75 in 2003.

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