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Iobst Family History

Iobst 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: Obst, Pobst, Jobst, Bobst, Post, Oest, Most, Borst, Ost, Host

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Where is the Iobst family from?

You can see how Iobst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Iobst family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Iobst families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Iobst families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Iobst's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Iobst families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Iobst 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 Iobst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sales Lady was the top reported job for people in the USA named Iobst. 100% of Iobst women worked as a Sales Lady.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sales Lady
    100%

What Iobst family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 447 census records available for the last name Iobst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Iobst 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 Iobst. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Iobst. For the veterans among your Iobst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Iobst lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Iobst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Iobst in 1964 was 74, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Iobst

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Iobst 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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