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Mobrey Family History

Mobrey 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: Mourey, Morey, Mabrey, Mobley, Morrey, Mowrey, Moore, More, Mosley

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Where is the Mobrey family from?

You can see how Mobrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mobrey family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mobrey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Mobrey family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mobrey's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mobrey families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mobrey 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 Mobrey ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Miner
    100%

What Mobrey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 317 census records available for the last name Mobrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mobrey 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Mobrey. 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 30 military records available for the last name Mobrey. For the veterans among your Mobrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mobrey lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Mobrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mobrey in 1972 was 69, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mobrey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mobrey 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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