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Pobst Family History

Pobst Surname Meaning

German: variant of Pabst (Middle High German and Middle Low German ā having been raised to ō in certain dialects).

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


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Where is the Pobst family from?

You can see how Pobst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pobst family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Pobst families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Pobst family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Pobst's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Pobst families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pobst 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 Pobst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pobst. 49% of Pobst men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Pobst women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pobst were Clerical Work and Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    49%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Clerical Work
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    37%
  • Inseamer
    28%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%

What Pobst family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pobst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pobst 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Pobst. 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 390 military records available for the last name Pobst. For the veterans among your Pobst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pobst lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Pobst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Pobst in 1962 was 78, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pobst 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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