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Lobie Family History

Lobie 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: Dobie, Lobe, Louie, Logie, Obie, Sobie, Tobie, Robie, Noble, Loge

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Where is the Lobie family from?

You can see how Lobie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lobie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Lobie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Lobie family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Lobie's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Lobie families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 411 census records available for the last name Lobie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lobie 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Lobie. 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 26 military records available for the last name Lobie. For the veterans among your Lobie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lobie lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Lobie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Lobie in 1964 was 51, and 94 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lobie 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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