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Noby Family History

Noby 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: Noy, Norby, Doby, Roby, Novy, Coby, Toby, Koby, Noble, Noe

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Where is the Noby family from?

You can see how Noby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Noby family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Noby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Noby family living in Bute. This was 100% of all the recorded Noby's in Scotland. Bute had the highest population of Noby families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Noby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Noby 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Noby. 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 55 military records available for the last name Noby. For the veterans among your Noby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Noby lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2003, in the United States, Noby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Noby in 1992 was 54, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Noby 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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