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Schobye Family History

Schobye 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: Schoewe, Schoppe, Schober, Scobie, Shobe, Scoble, Schobel, Schubbe

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Where is the Schobye family from?

You can see how Schobye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schobye family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Schobye family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Schobye's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Schobye families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schobye surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Schobye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schobye 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Schobye. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Schobye. For the veterans among your Schobye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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