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Wobensmith Family History

Wobensmith 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: Hockensmith, Coppersmith, Coopersmith, Goldsmith, Shoesmith, Nesmith

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Where is the Wobensmith family from?

You can see how Wobensmith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wobensmith family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wobensmith families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Wobensmith families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Wobensmith's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wobensmith families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Wobensmith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wobensmith 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Wobensmith. 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 68 military records available for the last name Wobensmith. For the veterans among your Wobensmith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wobensmith lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Wobensmith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Wobensmith in 1964 was 50, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wobensmith

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wobensmith 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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