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Joby Family History

Joby Surname Meaning

see Jobey.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Joby family from?

You can see how Joby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Joby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 21 Joby families living in Yorkshire. This was about 78% of all the recorded Joby's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Joby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Joby 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 Joby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Joby. 100% of Joby women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Joby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joby 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Joby. 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 53 military records available for the last name Joby. For the veterans among your Joby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joby lifespan?

Average Joby life expectancy in 1967 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Joby 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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