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Jobrey Family History

Jobrey 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: Jodrey, Jobe, Dobry, Journey, Mourey, Whobrey, Aubrey, Morey, Lorey

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Where is the Jobrey family from?

You can see how Jobrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jobrey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Jobrey families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Jobrey's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Jobrey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jobrey 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 Jobrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jobrey. 100% of Jobrey men worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • New Worker
    100%

What Jobrey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Jobrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jobrey 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Jobrey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 9 military records available for the last name Jobrey. For the veterans among your Jobrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jobrey lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Jobrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Jobrey in 1967 was 80, and 84 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jobrey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jobrey 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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