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Mobbley Family History

Mobbley 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: Mobley, Mosley, Morley, Moberley, Gobble, Motley, Moxley, Moseley

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Where is the Mobbley family from?

You can see how Mobbley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mobbley family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mobbley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Mobbley families living in Alabama. This was about 38% of all the recorded Mobbley's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Mobbley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mobbley 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 Mobbley ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Mobbley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 336 census records available for the last name Mobbley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mobbley 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Mobbley. 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 76 military records available for the last name Mobbley. For the veterans among your Mobbley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mobbley lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Mobbley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mobbley in 1951 was 48, and 50 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mobbley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mobbley 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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