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Yoby Family History

Yoby 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, Yob, Toby, Koby, Yon, You, Yong, Loy

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yoby 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 Yoby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yoby. 100% of Yoby men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Yoby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yoby 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Yoby. 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 7 military records available for the last name Yoby. For the veterans among your Yoby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yoby lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1995, in the United States, Yoby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Yoby in 1979 was 75, and 84 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yoby 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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