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Scoby Family History

Scoby Surname Meaning

English (North Yorkshire): variant of Scobie. This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Scoby family from?

You can see how Scoby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scoby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Scoby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 43 Scoby families living in Yorkshire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Scoby's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Scoby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scoby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Scoby ancestors do for a living?

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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Scoby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Scoby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scoby 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 272 immigration records available for the last name Scoby. 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 792 military records available for the last name Scoby. For the veterans among your Scoby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scoby lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Scoby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Scoby in 1963 was 76, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scoby 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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