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Nobie Family History

Nobie 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: Noble, Nobis, Nobbe, Dobie, Obie, Sobie, Tobie, Nobile, Robie, Noe

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Where is the Nobie family from?

You can see how Nobie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nobie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Nobie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Nobie family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nobie's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Nobie families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nobie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1841
  • 1851
  • 1871
  • 1881
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Census Records

There are 288 census records available for the last name Nobie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nobie 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Nobie. 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 77 military records available for the last name Nobie. For the veterans among your Nobie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nobie lifespan?

Average Nobie life expectancy in 1980 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nobie 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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