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Fobbs Family History

Fobbs Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Forbes.

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


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Where is the Fobbs family from?

You can see how Fobbs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fobbs family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fobbs families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Fobbs families living in Ontario. This was about 33% of all the recorded Fobbs's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Fobbs families in 1911.
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What did your Fobbs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fobbs. 43% of Fobbs men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Fobbs women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fobbs were Labor and House Work.

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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
    43%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%
  • Labor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Maid
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • House Work
    10%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fobbs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fobbs 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Fobbs. 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 409 military records available for the last name Fobbs. For the veterans among your Fobbs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fobbs lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Fobbs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Fobbs in 1962 was 57, and 68 in 2004.

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