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Pobanz Family History

Pobanz Surname Meaning

German: nickname for a braggart or bogeyman of uncertain Slavic origin.

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


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Where is the Pobanz family from?

You can see how Pobanz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pobanz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pobanz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Pobanz families living in Michigan. This was about 54% of all the recorded Pobanz's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Pobanz families in 1880.
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What did your Pobanz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pobanz. 46% of Pobanz men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Pobanz women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pobanz were Assembler and Waitress.

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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
    46%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%
  • Assembler
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    43%
  • Laundress
    29%
  • Waitress
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pobanz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pobanz 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Pobanz. 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 156 military records available for the last name Pobanz. For the veterans among your Pobanz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pobanz lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Pobanz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Pobanz in 1950 was 46, and 73 in 2004.

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