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Poby Family History

Poby 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: Doby, Roby, Coby, Proby, Toby, Koby, Pong, Loy, Port, Pope

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Where is the Poby family from?

You can see how Poby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poby family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Poby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Poby families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Poby's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Poby families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Poby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poby 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Poby. 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 4 military records available for the last name Poby. For the veterans among your Poby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poby lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2001, in the United States, Poby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Poby in 1981 was 68, and 85 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poby 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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