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Wobig Family History

Wobig Surname Meaning

North German: habitational name from a place so named near Stettin (Polish Szczecin).

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


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Where is the Wobig family from?

You can see how Wobig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wobig family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wobig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Wobig families living in New York. This was about 78% of all the recorded Wobig's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wobig families in 1880.
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What did your Wobig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wobig. 57% of Wobig men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Wobig women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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
    57%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Tool Maker
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Wobig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wobig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wobig 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Wobig. 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 155 military records available for the last name Wobig. For the veterans among your Wobig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wobig lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Wobig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wobig in 1961 was 67, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wobig 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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