Shobbrook Family History

Shobbrook Surname Meaning

From Shobrooke (Devon), which is recorded as Schokebrocke in 1260. The place-name derives from Old English sceocca ‘evil spirit demon’.

In this context, the term showcases the historical significance of the area and its linguistic roots.

The combination of sceocca and brōc suggests a geographical feature that may have been associated with local folklore or superstition.

Such origins often reflect the cultural sentiments of the time, encapsulating beliefs in spirits and their interactions with the natural world.

Understanding place names like Shobrooke provides insights into regional history and the evolution of language over time.

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

Similar surnames: Holbrook, Ashbrook, Seabrook, Hornbrook, Hasbrook, Holbrooks, Shorrock, Philbrook, Halbrook, Brook

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179	Military Records
173	Immigration Records
2K	Census and Voter Lists
4K	Member Trees

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Where is the Shobbrook family from?

You can see how Shobbrook families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shobbrook family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Shobbrook families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Shobbrook families living in London. This was about 13% of all the recorded Shobbrook's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Shobbrook families in 1891.

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What did your Shobbrook ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coal hewer and Unpaid domestic duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Shobbrook. 34% of Shobbrook men worked as a Coal hewer and 82% of Shobbrook women worked as an Unpaid domestic duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shobbrook were General labourer and Housewife.

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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.

Coal hewer

34%

fitter aircraft

23%

Horseman on farm

23%

General labourer

23%

Unpaid domestic duties

82%

Domestic servant

asst to base aove

Housewife

What Shobbrook family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 2K census records available for the last name Shobbrook. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shobbrook census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 173 immigration records available for the last name Shobbrook. 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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Military Records

There are 179 military records available for the last name Shobbrook. For the veterans among your Shobbrook ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shobbrook lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Shobbrook life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Shobbrook in 1963 was 76, and 84 in 1999.

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Shobbrook Surname Meaning

From Shobrooke (Devon), which is recorded as Schokebrocke in 1260. The place-name derives from Old English sceocca ‘evil spirit demon’.

In this context, the term showcases the historical significance of the area and its linguistic roots.

The combination of sceocca and brōc suggests a geographical feature that may have been associated with local folklore or superstition.

Such origins often reflect the cultural sentiments of the time, encapsulating beliefs in spirits and their interactions with the natural world.

Understanding place names like Shobrooke provides insights into regional history and the evolution of language over time.

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

Where is the Shobbrook family from?

What did your Shobbrook ancestors do for a living?

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Coal hewer

34%

fitter aircraft

23%

Horseman on farm

23%

General labourer

23%

Unpaid domestic duties

82%

Domestic servant

asst to base aove

Housewife

What Shobbrook family records will you find?

What is the average Shobbrook lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Shobbrook life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Shobbrook in 1963 was 76, and 84 in 1999.

Shobbrook Family History

Shobbrook Surname Meaning

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Shobbrook Surname Meaning

10,000 record(s) for Shobbrook

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Where is the Shobbrook family from?

What did your Shobbrook ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1939

Top Female Occupations In 1939

What Shobbrook family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Shobbrook lifespan?

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