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Shoby Family History

Shoby 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: Shobe, Scoby, Saxby, Shore, Hoy, Shock, Sorby, Hobby, Shor, Shoop

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Where is the Shoby family from?

You can see how Shoby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shoby family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shoby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Shoby families living in Indiana. This was about 58% of all the recorded Shoby's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Shoby families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shoby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Shoby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shoby 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Shoby. 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 111 military records available for the last name Shoby. For the veterans among your Shoby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shoby lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Shoby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Shoby in 1965 was 74, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shoby 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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