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Scobee Family History

Scobee Surname Meaning

Altered form of Scobie.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Scobee family from?

You can see how Scobee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scobee family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Scobee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Scobee families living in Essex. This was about 70% of all the recorded Scobee's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Scobee families in 1891.
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What did your Scobee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scobee. 30% of Scobee men worked as a Farmer and 35% of Scobee women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scobee were Miner and Teacher.

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farming
    7%
  • Miner
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    35%
  • Waitress
    15%
  • Telephone Operator
    10%
  • Teacher
    10%

What Scobee family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Scobee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scobee 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Scobee. 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 774 military records available for the last name Scobee. For the veterans among your Scobee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scobee lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Scobee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Scobee in 1957 was 49, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scobee 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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