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Zoby Family History

Zoby 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: Doby, Roby, Coby, Zogby, Toby, Zody, Koby, Loy, Jobe, Moy

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Where is the Zoby family from?

You can see how Zoby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zoby family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Zoby families living in Virginia. This was about 60% of all the recorded Zoby's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Zoby families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zoby 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 95 census records available for the last name Zoby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zoby 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Zoby. 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 16 military records available for the last name Zoby. For the veterans among your Zoby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zoby lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Zoby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Zoby in 1971 was 50, and 78 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zoby 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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