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Mobly Family History

Mobly 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, Noble, Mole, Mould, Moy, Mosley, Bly, Molloy, Moll, Morley

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Where is the Mobly family from?

You can see how Mobly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mobly family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Mobly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Mobly families living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Mobly's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Mobly families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mobly 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 Mobly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mobly. 43% of Mobly men worked as a Farmer and 37% of Mobly women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mobly were Farming and Domestic.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    40%
  • Helper
    7%
  • Farming
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    37%
  • Housewife
    28%
  • House Wife
    19%
  • Domestic
    19%

What Mobly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Mobly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mobly 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Mobly. 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 585 military records available for the last name Mobly. For the veterans among your Mobly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mobly lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Mobly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Mobly in 1962 was 88, and 68 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mobly 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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