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Mobey Family History

Mobey Surname Meaning

perhaps a late variant of Mobley with loss of -l-.

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


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Where is the Mobey family from?

You can see how Mobey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mobey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mobey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 24 Mobey families living in Wiltshire. This was about 19% of all the recorded Mobey's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Mobey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mobey 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 Mobey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mobey. 25% of Mobey men worked as a Builders Labourer and 92% of Mobey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mobey were Aircraft Pattern Maker and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    25%
  • Farmer Assistry Father
    25%
  • Railway Porter
    25%
  • Aircraft Pattern Maker
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Housewife
    5%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mobey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mobey 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 233 immigration records available for the last name Mobey. 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 222 military records available for the last name Mobey. For the veterans among your Mobey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mobey lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2003, in the United States, Mobey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Mobey in 1984 was 87, and 54 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mobey 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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