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Pobjoy Family History

Pobjoy Surname Meaning

From Middle English papejai(e), papagei, pope(n)jai meaning ‘parrot’, the term possibly originated either for a dandy (a flashy dresser) or from the expression mirie as a papejai, which translates to ‘cheerful as a parrot’.

Alternatively, it may have derived from some other supposed resemblance to the bird.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Pobjoy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pobjoy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Pobjoy families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 33 Pobjoy families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Pobjoy's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Pobjoy families in 1891.
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What did your Pobjoy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pobjoy. 100% of Pobjoy men worked as a Builders Labourer and 77% of Pobjoy women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    8%
  • Laundress
    6%
  • School Teacher
    6%

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Passenger Lists

There are 165 immigration records available for the last name Pobjoy. 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 163 military records available for the last name Pobjoy. For the veterans among your Pobjoy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pobjoy lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Pobjoy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Pobjoy in 1965 was 65, and 77 in 2004.

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