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Nobby Family History

Nobby 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: Hobby, Norby, Nobbe, Bobby, Nobbs, Noble, Nobel, Lobb, Hubby, Mosby

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Where is the Nobby family from?

You can see how Nobby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nobby family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Nobby families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Nobby families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Nobby's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Nobby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nobby 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 Nobby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Finisher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nobby. 50% of Nobby men worked as a Finisher.

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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

  • Finisher
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%

What Nobby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Nobby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nobby 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Nobby. 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 12 military records available for the last name Nobby. For the veterans among your Nobby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nobby lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Nobby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Nobby in 1976 was 92, and 60 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nobby 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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