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Zobie Family History

Zobie 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: Dobie, Obie, Sobie, Tobie, Robie, Noble, Jobe, Kobe, Tobe, Bobe

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Where is the Zobie family from?

You can see how Zobie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zobie family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Zobie families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Zobie's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zobie families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zobie 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 50 census records available for the last name Zobie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zobie 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Zobie. 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 9 military records available for the last name Zobie. For the veterans among your Zobie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zobie lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1996, in the United States, Zobie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Zobie in 1968 was 77, and 98 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zobie 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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