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Stobbs Family History

Stobbs Surname Meaning

English (Durham and Northumberland): variant of Stubbs.

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


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Where is the Stobbs family from?

You can see how Stobbs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stobbs family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stobbs families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 12 Stobbs families living in Ontario. This was about 33% of all the recorded Stobbs's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Stobbs families in 1911.
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What did your Stobbs ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Stobbs. 32% of Stobbs 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Labourer
    19%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Stobbs. 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 Stobbs. For the veterans among your Stobbs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stobbs lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Stobbs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Stobbs in 1963 was 77, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stobbs 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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