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Moby Family History

Moby 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: Moy, Mosby, Mory, Doby, Morby, Roby, Coby, Toby, Mody, Koby

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Where is the Moby family from?

You can see how Moby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Moby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Moby families living in Essex. This was about 83% of all the recorded Moby's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Moby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moby 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 Moby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Moby. 100% of Moby 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%

What Moby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 503 census records available for the last name Moby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moby 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Moby. 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 24 military records available for the last name Moby. For the veterans among your Moby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moby lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Moby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Moby in 1968 was 75, and 55 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Moby

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moby 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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