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Lobitz Family History

Lobitz Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of several places called Lobitz or Lobitsch in eastern Germany of Slavic etymology.

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


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Where is the Lobitz family from?

You can see how Lobitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lobitz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lobitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Lobitz families living in Ohio. This was about 64% of all the recorded Lobitz's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Lobitz families in 1880.
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What did your Lobitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lobitz. 29% of Lobitz 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
    29%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Clerk
    10%

What Lobitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 828 census records available for the last name Lobitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lobitz 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Lobitz. 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 344 military records available for the last name Lobitz. For the veterans among your Lobitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lobitz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lobitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lobitz in 1963 was 78, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lobitz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lobitz 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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