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Mobyes Family History

Mobyes 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: Moyes, Moses, Mones, Moes, Moyers, Moye, Moyer, Montes, Dobies

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Where is the Mobyes family from?

You can see how Mobyes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mobyes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mobyes family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mobyes's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Mobyes families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Mobyes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mobyes 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Mobyes. 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 6 military records available for the last name Mobyes. For the veterans among your Mobyes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mobyes lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1998, in the United States, Mobyes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mobyes in 1976 was 61, and 83 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mobyes 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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