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Scobbie Family History

Scobbie Surname Meaning

see Scobie.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Scobbie family from?

You can see how Scobbie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scobbie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Scobbie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 8 Scobbie families living in Northumberland. This was about 73% of all the recorded Scobbie's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Scobbie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scobbie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Scobbie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Police Constable and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Scobbie. 100% of Scobbie men worked as a Police Constable and 100% of Scobbie 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Police Constable
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Scobbie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Scobbie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scobbie 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 758 immigration records available for the last name Scobbie. 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 269 military records available for the last name Scobbie. For the veterans among your Scobbie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scobbie lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Scobbie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Scobbie in 1962 was 75, and 85 in 2004.

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